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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
KDOT changes weekend closure plans for I-135 in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has updated its construction plans for Interstate 135 in north Wichita, scaling back a full weekend closure that was originally scheduled. Flooded in Butler County? Here's how to report damage Southbound I-135 will still close this weekend for pavement patching and barrier wall adjustments, but northbound lanes will remain open — a change from earlier announcements. The updated plan means that starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 7, southbound I-135 will close from the K-254 interchange to just past the K-96 interchange. Several ramps will also be closed, including: Westbound K-96 to southbound I-135 K-254 to southbound I-135 The loop ramp from southbound I-235 to North Broadway All affected lanes and ramps are expected to reopen by Sunday afternoon, June 8. A full closure of I-135 in both directions is now expected next weekend, on Saturday, June 14, to allow for additional pavement work and a bridge deck pour, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signs, allow extra travel time, and use caution in the work zone. For real-time traffic updates, visit or call 5-1-1. KDOT says this change in schedule is meant to minimize traffic disruption while allowing construction crews to continue needed repairs. Check before you go: KanDrive, also known as WICHway in Wichita, is a website and app from the Kansas Department of Transportation that provides information about road conditions, traffic, and more. Viewers can access cameras along the highways and interstates for free. The KanDrive app is available in both Google Play and Apple's App Store. To view the website, click here. Drivers can also call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside of Kansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kansas gov. issues state of disaster emergency due to widespread flooding
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a verbal state of disaster declaration Tuesday, due to recent rainfall that is causing widespread flooding across the state. Kelly issued the declaration shortly after 2 p.m. on June 3, saying heavy rainfall is causing flooding and flash flooding across much of Kansas. Her proclamation will help mobilize resources to provide people with help at this time. 'Flood waters can be deceptive; and it only takes 18 inches of water to float a car,' Kelly said. 'If you are traveling in areas with heavy rainfall, I encourage you to remember one simple phrase if there is water on the roadway: 'Turn around, don't drown.' The Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) is partially activating the State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka to monitor flooding, assist counties with any needs they might have at this time and coordinate state resources. Kelly encourages people to check road conditions before leaving their homes by using KanDrive. Dana Chandler sentenced to life in prison for 2002 killings Many Kansas counties are currently under flood warnings, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). You can check all current weather alerts on our website by clicking here. For more weather news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wamego highway closure will result in nearly 30-mile detour for drivers
WAMEGO (KSNT) – State transportation officials say an upcoming railroad crossing repair project in Wamego will result in traffic disruptions at the local level and a big detour for some. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on KanDrive that work crews are getting ready to start the repair project at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 and wrap it up by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3. Workers will be repairing a railroad crossing that sits between U.S. Highway 40 and the Wabaunsee/Pottawatomie County line. Wamego Caterpillar facility changes ownership, hundreds of local jobs saved KS-99 Highway will be shut down for both northbound and southbound traffic while this project is ongoing, according to KDOT. The official detour route for those trying to reach Wamego on KS-99 Highway from the south runs for nearly 30 miles and is as follows: Drivers traveling north on KS-99 Highway will turn west onto KS-18 Highway/Zeandale Road and take it to Manhattan. Next, take KS-18 Highway onto KS-177/Highway 24. Lastly, take Highway 24 east-northeast back to Wamego. The above detour is the same but in reverse for those trying to get around to the south of Wamego from the north, according to KDOT. Drivers should expect about 35-40 minutes of extra time on the road when following the detour route, according to Google Maps. You can view this planned road work project on KanDrive and learn about other upcoming road work projects in Kansas by calling 5-1-1. Highway shutdown to create nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash slows traffic on I-70 near Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A major highway in Kansas was closed in both directions in Junction City due to a crash on Monday afternoon. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) reports on KanDrive that I-70 was closed both east and westbound in the area of Grandview Plaza due to a crash on May 26. This crash was in the same area as major ongoing construction work. Traffic was diverted off the highway as first responders work the crash site. KDOT reported the highway was open again as of 6 p.m. You can check current road conditions in Kansas by dialing 5-1-1 or by heading to KanDrive. It was not clear if anybody was injured in the crash at the time of publishing. 27 News will update this article as more information is released. Highway shutdown to create nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
K-96 ramp to southbound I-135 to close this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation will close a section of a major Wichita highway this weekend. Beginning Saturday, May 17, at 5 a.m., the ramp from westbound K-96 to southbound I-135 will close to allow crews to erect bridge girders. Drivers should use the Hillside exit from westbound K-96, then travel south to 21st Street to access southbound I-135 as a detour. The I-135 ramp closure is anticipated to reopen by Sunday afternoon. Check before you go: KanDrive, also known as WICHway in Wichita, is a website and app from the Kansas Department of Transportation that provides information about road conditions, traffic, and more. Viewers can access cameras along the highways and interstates for free. The KanDrive app is available in both Google Play and Apple's App Store. To view the website, click here. Drivers can also call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside of Kansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
