Bridge repair projects to start on I-70 in northwest Kansas

Kansas Department of Transportation 

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin multiple bridge repair projects along I-70 in Sherman and Thomas counties.

Project work is expected to start the week of April 22 and will take place on structures at the following locations:

1. Westbound I-70 near mile marker 7 in Sherman County
2. Westbound and eastbound I-70 over U.S. 24 business at Goodland, Exit 19
3. Westbound and eastbound I-70 over K-25 at Colby, Exit 53

During the work, traffic on I-70 will be reduced to one lane with a lowered speed limit. Traffic on U.S. 24 business and K-25 near the bridges will also be reduced to one lane. Motorists should plan for delays not exceeding five minutes.

KDOT expects work on the projects to be completed in October, conditions permitting.

Reece Construction of Salina is the primary contractor for the $1.1 million Goodland project. Wildcat Construction Co. of Wichita is the primary contractor for the Sherman County and Colby projects with a combined contract cost of approximately $2.2 million. For more information, contact KDOT Area Construction Manager Todd Anderson at 785-953-6011 or [email protected].