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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash shuts down I-70 near Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – A major highway in Kansas is shut down in both directions Friday due to a crash near Junction City. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reporting through KanDrive that east and westbound I-70 is closed near the 299 exit in Junction City on June 13. A crash is being reported in this area that has resulted in the closure. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route at this time. You can keep track of current travel conditions by heading to KanDrive or by calling 511. Can you get in trouble for driving too slowly on the highway in 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas
MORRIS COUNTY (KSNT) – A road work project that would have created a nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas is officially delayed. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on social media that a road work project set for K-177 Highway is delayed until next year. The project was originally set to start on June 16 and lead to the closure of 21 miles of K-177 between Strong City and Council Grove, creating a large detour route. Kansas firework stands will open for 9 extra days this year, here's why KDOT reported the replacement of the K-177 bridge over Fourmile Creek, part of the same overall project, is also delayed. Work on the bridge is currently set to begin in August 2025. Drivers were told to expect around 45 minutes of additional time on the road due to the shutdown of K-177. The purpose of the project is to reconstruct the highway People can view road work taking place in Kansas or that is scheduled to happen by heading to the KanDrive website, downloading the app or calling 511. Learn more about KanDrive by clicking here. Do you still have to slow down for work zones on the weekend in 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
07-06-2025
- 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
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wichita metro area under flood warning. Here's how much rain has fallen, forecast
Drivers in the Wichita metro area are being asked to take caution Tuesday afternoon after heavy rainfall flooded streets and intersections. Shortly after 5 p.m., the Kansas Department of Transportation said drivers on Kellogg in Wichita should 'be aware that flooding has impacted multiple ramps in eastbound and westbound directions.' No ramps were closed, but KDOT said conditions could change rapidly. Just before 5, the National Weather service issued an updated flood warning effective until 11 p.m. for Wichita, Derby, El Dorado, Andover, Haysville, Augusta, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Goddard, Rose Hill, Maize, Towanda, Colwich, Benton, Kechi and Eastborough. The weather service initially issued at flood warning at 10 a.m. and later added a flash flood warning for southeastern Sedgwick County until 5:45 p.m. 'At 133 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for along and east of I-135 in downtown Wichita into East Wichita. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!' the warning said. Areas that could have flash flooding include Wichita, Andover, Haysville, Bel Aire, Eastborough, east Wichita, McConnell Air Force Base, northeast Wichita, south Wichita, Jabara Airport and Oaklawn. In late morning, Valley Center Police chief Lloyd Newman said that officers and firefighters were out responding to stalled cars, and that a majority of the city's streets were flooded. He urged residents to not go out in their vehicles. 'Water's backed up on probably a majority of our streets, certainly on the east side of town,' Newman said over the phone. 'I think the storm drains are just having trouble keeping up with this amount of rain.' Over the past 12 hours, Valley Center had received 4.37 inches of rainfall, with 3.24 inches of that picked up over a three-hour period, National Weather Service Wichita meteorologist William Iwasko said at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. During the same time period, Wichita saw 0.96 inches of rainfall and minimal flooding. Just southeast of Valley Center, Park City closed off Broadway in front of 81 Speedway and south of 77th street because of high water, the city said in a social media post. 'Please be aware of the high water throughout the city, and do not drive into it,' the city said. Wednesday should offer a break from the rain with a sunny high between 73 and 77 degrees. Off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms will persist Thursday and into the weekend, but Iwakso said the heaviest rainfall was expected to end Tuesday. 'Tomorrow [Wednesday] during the daylight hours will be beautiful,' Iwasko said. Riverfest delayed Tuesday's events and activities due to the weather, but is updating festival-goers on its social platforms.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Complete closure of I-135 in north Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Thousands of drivers will be affected when road crews close Interstate 135 in north Wichita for almost the entire weekend. The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing southbound lanes starting Friday evening and northbound lanes beginning Saturday morning. I-135 will remain closed until 6 a.m. Monday, in time for the morning rush hour. The closure will also affect drivers on I-235, Kansas Highway 96, Kansas Highway 254, and streets that connect to the highways. Complete details are below the map. To allow early pavement patching, southbound I-135 will close at 7 p.m. Friday from the K-254 interchange to just past the K-96 interchange. The ramp from westbound K-96 to southbound I-135 will also close. The newly constructed I-235 connector ramp to eastbound K-96 will remain open Friday night. Free fishing weekend coming up for Kansas At 5 a.m. Saturday, KDOT will close I-135 completely in both directions. The closure includes northbound I-135 at the K-96/I-135 interchange, the I-235 ramps to southbound I-135 and the I-235 connector ramp to eastbound K-96. Northbound drivers will be directed to eastbound K-96. They will exit at Hillside Street and use westbound K-96 to return to northbound I-135. Drivers will not be able to turn north or south onto Hillside Street from the K-96 detour route. KDOT said crews will be working on pavement patching, bridge surface repairs and barrier wall adjustments while I-135 is closed. Detour signs will guide drivers off the interstate. KDOT asks drivers to plan ahead and use alternate routes to get to their destinations. Visit to see current highway projects around Kansas or call 511 for road conditions. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
