Apr 27, 2024

One lane reopened on I-70 between MM 313 and 320 due to semi rollovers

Posted Apr 27, 2024 10:33 PM
Semis crashed on Interstate 70 between mile markers 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director
Semis crashed on Interstate 70 between mile markers 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

RILEY COUNTY -UPDATE: As of 6:35 pm, one lane of eastbound traffic has been reopened to traffic. Tow trucks will remain on scene for the next few hours removing the remaining trucks.

Just before 5:30 pm, on Saturday, Interstate 70 was closed due to multiple semis blocking the roadway following rollover crashes.

Semi crashes on Interstate 70 btwn MM 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director
Semi crashes on Interstate 70 btwn MM 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director

Emergency crews are out on Interstate helping those involved until the trucks can be removed from the roadway.

Semi crashes on Interstate 70 btwn MM 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director
Semi crashes on Interstate 70 btwn MM 313 and 320, picture by Russel Stukey, Riley County Emergency Management Director

For more information on the roadway reopening visit KanDrive.gov.