Pothole patching scheduled today and Friday on I-70, 18th Street and K-5

Pothole patching has been scheduled Thursday and Friday on I-70, 18th Street and K-5 in Wyandotte County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The work will take place between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

Traffic will be controlled by mobile lane closures using trucks with arrow boards and digital message boards, according to KDOT.

KDOT asked motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. Drive safely and always wear a seat belt, KDOT stated.

KDOT crews will perform pothole patching on 18th Street on Thursday in the northbound and southbound lanes, with alternating lane closures from I-70 to Steele Road.

K-5 northbound and southbound will have alternating lane closures from I-635 to Sunshine Road on Thursday.

I-70 eastbound will have alternating lane closures from I-670 to James Street on Thursday.

There is also pothole patching work being done on I-435 in Johnson County, from the Kansas River to 95th Street.