The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close westbound I-70 through downtown Topeka this weekend for pavement patching work on the Polk-Quincy Viaduct.
Conditions permitting, westbound I-70 will be closed to traffic from 10th Avenue to Topeka Boulevard, beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, March 20. The closure will remain in place until work is complete, or no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.
The 10th Avenue exit will be the last open exit for westbound motorists. Through I-70 traffic will follow signed detours and be routed south to I-470, or north to K-4 to U.S. 24 to U.S. 75. Drivers may also use the local street detour on 10th Avenue and Topeka Boulevard to the I-70 on-ramp at 1st Street.
Eastbound I-70 will remain open.
Additional I-70 closures may occur if more work is needed on the viaduct. If necessary, KDOT will coordinate with the City of Topeka to schedule the closure and provide information when available.
Both directions of I-70 will stay reduced to one lane until construction of the viaduct’s replacement is complete. More information about the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project can be found at ksdot.gov/I-70-Polk-Quincy.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit KanDrive.gov or call 511. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/NortheastNews.