Parts of I-70 in northwest Kansas to close for bridge removal

KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation will close parts of I-70 in Gove and Trego counties on Sept. 4 to facilitate the removal of the 150 Avenue bridge over I-70 in Trego County.

The closure will begin at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and is expected to last 24 hours. During this time, the following portions of I-70 will be closed to traffic:

1. Westbound lanes from Exits 115 to 128 (Collyer to WaKeeney).
2. Eastbound lanes from Exits 95 to 120 (Grainfield to Voda Road).

Motorists should follow the signed detour using K-23, U.S. 24 and U.S. 283 during the closure, or use alternative routes. KDOT uses state highways for official detour routes for safety, weight and maintenance concerns.

Work may be postponed for inclement weather. The public is asked to avoid the area while the demolition is completed.

KDOT closed the bridge in March 2024 for safety reasons after it was struck multiple times by above-height loads. Plans to replace the structure are currently under consideration.

For more information, please contact KDOT Area Engineer Kevin Zimmer at 785-626-6132 or [email protected] or Public Information Officer Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or [email protected].