Crossing arms lower on Broadway in north Wichita, snarling morning commute

Railroad crossing arms have lowered at Broadway in north Wichita, snarling the morning commute Thursday.

Authorities are encouraging motorists to alter their route because numerous vehicles — including school buses — are stuck at Broadway and 37th Street North until the malfunctioning crossing arms can be raised.

A Sedgwick County dispatch supervisor said a technician is en route to correct the malfunction, which occurred before 7 a.m.