K-62 (Kansas highway)
K-62 is an approximately state highway in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is a north-south highway that serves towns in the northeastern part of the state. It parallels Soldier Creek for its entire length. K-62's southern terminus is at K-16 west of Holton and the northern terminus is at K-9 southwest of Goff.
Route description
K-62's southern terminus is at K-16 west of Holton in rural Jackson County. It proceeds north through semi-forest ed rolling hills. After about the highway crosses Soldier Creek. K-62 passes through an s-curve before intersecting 254th Road, which travels east to Circleville. The highway then intersects 262nd Road before crossing over Soldier Creek again. K-62 then enters Soldier as First Street. K-62 continues a short distance to Jackson Street, where it turns west. After one block, the highway turns back north onto Second Street. Just past an intersection with Friend Street, K-62 leaves the city and passes Soldier Cemetery. The remaining roughly of highway before entering Nemaha County, wind through tree laden hills, where it crosses Soldier Creek for the final time. Upon entering Nemaha County, it resumes a due north course, and the terrain flattens considerably. K-62 continues through scenic rolling hills and fields before arriving at its northern terminus at K-9 southwest of Goff.The Kansas Department of Transportation tracks the traffic levels on its highways, and in 2019, they determined that on average the traffic varied from 225 vehicles per day slightly north of Soldier to 380 vehicles per day near the southern terminus. K-62 is not included in the National Highway System. The National Highway System is a system of highways important to the nation's defense, economy, and mobility.