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Please find all recent news releases and upcoming events from across the state of Kansas, organized by district for your convenience. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is structured into six districts, each responsible for managing transportation infrastructure and communication within its region.
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Upcoming traffic changes for pavement replacement in Junction City
As work progresses on the pavement replacement project in Junction City, motorists should anticipate the following traffic changes:
- The head-to-head traffic configuration will be shifting further to the west during the week of Sep. 22 as work moves into the final sub-phase of construction.
- The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at exit 298 (Chestnut Street) are expected to reopen in late September, conditions permitting.
- The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at exit 299 (J-Hill Road) are expected to reopen in late September, conditions permitting.
- The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at exit 296 (Washington Street) are expected to close in late September, conditions permitting.
For project information and updates on ramp closures, visit ksdot.gov/projects/i-70-pavement-replacement-in-junction-city.
Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. and Subsidiaries, of Wichita, is the prime contractor of this $30 million project and has scheduled it to be completed by December, conditions permitting.
KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1.