Major I-70 ramp set to close in west Topeka

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is planning to close the westbound I-70 flyover ramp to I-470 starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4 through to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Workers will focus on patching work during the overnight hours of the project.

Drivers will be detoured to K-4/Auburn Road, then to eastbound I-70 and back onto the I-470 exit. Drivers can follow the marked detour or use an alternate route.

You can keep up with current road work projects and closures by calling 511 or by consulting KanDrive.

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