All highways in north central Kansas have been reopened following the recent winter storm, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Some highway closures were necessary due to so many vehicles sliding off the roadways or being stranded on the road. KDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution and give crews room to work as they continue to clear the roadways. Winds are causing snow to blow back and drift on highways, and some areas may be snow packed or icy.
Another round of winter weather is expected later this week. Motorists are encouraged to stay up to date with road conditions and prepare for the incoming weather.
Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.kandrive.gov, for updates on highway conditions across Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has fully reopened westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70.
Roads are snow packed and icy in areas, and crews are treating and clearing. Motorists are advised to stay alert, slow down and allow extra room around KDOT equipment.
For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.
About 3:15 p.m., K-148 from U.S. 81 to K-15 has been closed to traffic due to numerous vehicles sliding off or becoming stranded. The closure is necessary for motorists’ safety, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
The closure of K-148 is in addition to the other highways currently closed in north central Kansas due to the winter storm, winds blowing the snow back onto the roads and stranded vehicles blocking the roadways. Those highways include:
- Westbound I-70, from Oakley to Salina
- K-4, from north of Herrington to just south of Alta Vista
- K-149, from south of White City to U.S. 56
Eastbound I-70 was recently reopened to traffic, and the westbound lanes will be opened as soon as possible.
Travelers are cautioned not to drive around employees, signs and gates marking these closed highways. Doing so may result in a citation or fine.
Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.kandrive.gov, for updates on highway conditions across Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened eastbound I-70 at WaKeeney. Eastbound lanes remain closed between Goodland and WaKeeney. Westbound lanes remain closed between Oakley and Salina.
Roads may be snow packed and icy in areas. Travelers are advised to slow down and use caution.
For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has now closed eastbound I-70 between Goodland and Exit 205 near Wilson in Ellsworth County. Westbound lanes remain closed between Oakley and Salina.
Truck parking has become limited in areas on either side of the closure points. Crews are also continuing to remove stranded vehicles and crashes blocking the roadway. KDOT again reminds motorists not to drive around road closure barricades or gates. Doing so may result in a citation or fine.
For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.
UPDATE: The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened westbound I-70 at Oakley.
Westbound lanes remain closed between Oakley and Salina. Eastbound lanes are also closed from Colby to Exit 205 in Ellsworth County near Wilson. Cleanup efforts in these areas have been delayed because of stranded vehicles and incidents blocking the interstate. Crews are continuing to remove vehicles and clear snow and ice from the roadways. Roads will reopen as conditions safely allow.
Many highways remain closed in northwest, southwest and central Kansas. KDOT reminds motorists not to drive around road closure barricades or gates. Doing so may result in a citation or fine.
For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound I-70 from Salina to the Colorado border. Eastbound I-70 remains closed between Hays and the Colorado border.
Additional routes are closed in western Kansas. KDOT reminds motorists not to drive around road closure barricades or gates. Doing so may result in a citation or fine. Motorists are advised to delay travel if possible.
Check KDOT’s updated traveler information website, www.kandrive.gov, for up-to-date information on road closures and road conditions.