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I-70 Pavement Replacement in Junction City

This multi-phase project is located on I-70, on the south side of Junction City and consists of replacing the deteriorated concrete pavement on I-70 from mile marker 296 to mile marker 301.

Project construction also includes replacement of pavement on all local ramps, bridge rehabilitation, permanent striping, replacement of the pavement under I-70 at K-57, replacement of the pavement at the Washington Street roundabout, and replacement of the pavement on the south end of East Street.

Project phasing is designed to keep as many local ramps open as possible while still providing closures for construction. All three phases of the project are to be completed by Dec. 2025, weather permitting.

Current Traffic Impacts

The eastbound on ramp at Exit 296/Washington Street is closed due to road construction work until approximately March 18th, 2024, weather permitting. 

The westbound off ramp at Exit 299 (J-Hill Road) is closed for pavement reconstruction and will reopen in early May 2024, weather permitting.

The westbound on ramp at Exit 299 (J-Hill Road) is closed for pavement reconstruction and will reopen in late November 2024, weather permitting.

I-70 traffic from mm 295-302 is reduced to one lane in each direction at a reduced speed of 60mph for pavement reconstruction. Median crossovers will carry one lane of westbound traffic through construction on the eastbound lanes from mm 297-300 until early May 2024, weather permitting.


Phase One:

  • Traffic is reduced to one lane at a reduced speed.
  • Eastbound I-70 receives a temporary overlay.
  • Following the construction of temporary crossovers, median crossovers will carry one lane of westbound traffic through construction via the eastbound lanes.
  • Deteriorated pavement on westbound I-70 is replaced from mile marker 299-301.
  • Reconstruction of WB I-70 ramp pavement at K-57, Exit 300.
  • (COMPLETED NOV. 2023)

Phase Two:

  • Scheduled to begin March 18, 2024, weather permitting.
  • Traffic is reduced to one lane at a reduced speed.
  • Median crossovers will carry one lane of westbound traffic through construction via the eastbound lanes.
  • Deteriorated pavement on westbound I-70 is replaced from mile marker 296 to 300.
  • Westbound I-70 ramps will be closed at times to reconstruct ramp pavement. See attached flyer for more information on ramp closures.
  • Washington Street roundabout will be closed to replace concrete pavement.
  • Phase Two is scheduled to be completed in Nov. 2024, weather permitting.

Phase Three:

  • Scheduled to begin March 17, 2025, weather permitting.
  • Traffic is reduced to one lane at a reduced speed.
  • Median crossovers will carry one lane of eastbound traffic through construction via the westbound lanes.
  • Deteriorated pavement on eastbound I-70 is replaced from mile marker 296 to 300.
  • Pavement replacement on the south end of K-57 and the south end of Washington Street.
  • Phase three is scheduled to be completed in Nov. 2025, weather permitting.