Month: February 2022

Several accidents reported on highways in Wyandotte County

An accident was reported Friday morning on southbound I-635 and Shawnee Drive. (KC Scout photo)
Eastbound I-70 at Park Drive is the location of another accident Friday morning. (KC Scout photo)
Eastbound I-70 at 57th Street was the location of an accident on Friday morning. (KC Scout photo)
Assistance was provided at southbound I-635 and Parallel Parkway. (KC Scout photo)

Several accidents have been reported on slick highways in Wyandotte County on Friday morning, according to KC Scout.

Accidents have been reported at southbound I-635 and Shawnee Drive; northbound I-635 near the K-5 north and 38th Street exit; eastbound I-70 near I-435; westbound I-70 at the ramp from 57th Street; southbound I-435 at K-32; and westbound I-70 to I-635 and Park Drive, as well as at other locations.

State highway officials advised drivers to stay home if at all possible, as conditions could be slick on snow-packed or icy areas of highways.

Some schools closed on Friday

The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools will not have school for students on Friday, Feb. 18, according to the district’s social media page. Family Advocacy Day is scheduled Friday, and these meetings now will be virtual because of the weather. KCKPS KidZone will be closed Friday.

All Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library locations will be closed Friday, Feb. 18, according to an announcement from the library.

Bishop Ward High School will hold online classes only on Friday, Feb. 18, because of the weather, according to a social media announcement. There will be no in-person classes.

Kansas City Kansas Community College will have a delayed start of 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, according to a social media announcement.

The Kansas Department of Transportation stated that road conditions are dangerous and overnight very low temperatures are expected. Residents should stay home when possible or delay driving Friday morning to give snow plows time and physical space to clear roads, ramps and bridges, KDOT stated. Drivers should wear seat belts, lower their speed and put their phones down.

How much snow was there?

About 7 inches of snow was the snow total Thursday in one area of Kansas City, Kansas. Tonight’s low will be near 6, according to the National Weather Service. Friday’s high will be about 38. The Unified Government stated on a Facebook post that some areas are expected to become snow-packed tonight. UG crews are plowing major and secondary routes. Previously plowed areas were covered with snow again and crews will return to plow and treat the areas. Once they plow the major and secondary routes, then they will move into neighborhood routes, according to the UG. Residents should slow down and drive with caution, make sure the vehicle has snow tires; avoid parking on the street; avoid driving on hills; and don’t drive in a manner that could cause your vehicle to become stalled, according to the UG.