KDOT
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close both directions of I-70 near Hays starting Tuesday, March 11, for the removal of the U.S. 183 bypass bridge over I-70 at Exit 157.
Eastbound and westbound traffic will be diverted on to the U.S. 183 bypass exit ramp at Exit 157 and re-enter I-70 via the entrance ramp. Stop signs on both exit ramps will be covered to allow for continuous traffic flow through the detour, and no right or left turns will be allowed.
Additional closures will also be in place on the U.S. 183 bypass and 230th Avenue.
Northbound lanes on the U.S. 183 bypass will be closed immediately north of the intersection at Fairground and Frontier Roads, and southbound 230th Avenue will be closed immediately south of the 55th Street intersection.
Access to I-70 from the U.S. 183 bypass and 230th Avenue will not be available during the closure.
This has the potential to increase traffic flow in the city of Hays.
KDOT expects the closure to last seven working days, excluding weekends, conditions permitting. Travelers may experience slight delays due to slow-moving traffic through the area and are reminded to slow down and use caution through the work zone.
For more information, please contact KDOT Area Engineer Kevin Zimmer at 785-261-6136 or [email protected], or Public Information Officer Lisa Mussman at 785-874-8107 or [email protected].