Jan 08, 2025

I-70 westbound closed at Carlson Road west of Topeka due to semi crash

Posted Jan 08, 2025 4:40 PM
Photo Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff
Photo Wabaunsee Co. Sheriff

UPDATE:

i-70 westbound reopened at Carlson Road west of Topeka

The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened all westbound lanes of I-70 at Carlson Road west of Topeka.

The area had previously been closed due to a crash involving a semitruck early Wednesday morning. 

For the latest on road closures and conditions visit kandrive.gov or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

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The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound I-70 at Carlson Road west of Topeka due to a crash involving a semi-truck early Wednesday morning.  

Westbound traffic is being detoured at Carlson Road. Drivers can exit at Carlson Road and follow U.S. 24 to K-99 in Wamego. The closure and detour are expected to remain in place for several hours while crews work to clear the crash and treat the icy roadway.