TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some Cox customers in the north Topeka area experiencing a loss of services Monday following an accident at the site of a major highway project.
Christine Martin with Cox Communications told 27 News on June 23 that a construction crew cut the company’s fiber lines in north Topeka. She said repairs are underway with the objective of restoring services soon.
“Our goal is to get customers back online shortly,” Martin said. “We understand how important connectivity is for our customers and we apologize for any inconvenience.”
Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said the damage occurred on the morning of June 23 in the ongoing Polk-Quincy Viaduct Project on I-70. She said the damage was caused during grading work on the project.
Carnival coming to West Ridge Mall in Topeka
The Polk-Quincy Viaduct Project is a $239 million plan to reshape I-70 in downtown Topeka to make it safer for traffic. You can learn more about the project by clicking here.
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