I-70 east to shut down in Topeka, here’s when

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – State transportation officials are getting ready to shut down part of I-70 in Topeka for bridge construction work this month.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is planning to close the eastbound lanes of I-70 from Highway 75 to Highway 40 in Topeka, according to kandrive.gov . The westbound lanes will not be impacted by this project.

Work crews will keep this part of the highway closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Drivers can follow a posted detour route taking them through Topeka and back onto the highway.

• Detour instructions:
  • Exit the highway at the MacVicar exit.
  • Head south on Northwest MacVicar Avenue to Southwest Sixth Street.
  • Drive east on Southwest Sixth Street to Southwest Topeka Boulevard.
  • Turn south on Southwest Topeka Boulevard, taking it to Southwest 10th Avenue.
  • Head east on Southwest 10th Avenue to I-70.

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