Project Description

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 December 2025, weather permitting.

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Current Traffic Impacts:

• Eastbound entrance ramp at exit 298 (Chestnut Street) to I-70 is closed, to reopen in late September, conditions permitting.
• Eastbound exit ramp from I-70 to exit 299 (J-Hill Road) is closed, to reopen in late September, conditions permitting. 
• Eastbound exit ramp from I-70 to exit 298 (Chestnut Street) is closed, to reopen in late September, conditions permitting.
• Median crossovers will carry one lane of eastbound traffic through construction via the westbound lanes from mile marker 295 to mile marker 299.

Project Phasing:

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 NOVEMBER 2023

Phase Two:

• 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.
• Phase Two is scheduled to be completed in mid to late Nov. 2024, weather permitting

COMPLETED NOVEMBER 2024

Phase Three, current:

• 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 301.
• I-70 entrance and exit ramps will be closed at times to reconstruct pavement. 
• Phase three is scheduled to be completed in November 2025, weather permitting.

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