Work continues on levee’s in northern Atchison County and a Black-hawk helicopter is once again helping to place sandbags.

This time, workers are working to support a levee along the U.S. Highway 136 in an attempt to re-open the highway soon, according to Atchison County Emergency Management.

Currently, no water is covering the roadway. It was closed earlier this week because if a breach would occur, it would take little time to cover the highway with water. Flood damage would also keep the highway closed longer.

The helicopter being used is landing on the highway and picking up large sandbags to place along the levee. There’s no word on how long that operation may take.

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