Pothole patching continues on area highways

The Kansas Department of Transportation will continue pothole patching in Johnson and Wyandotte counties this week, weather permitting.

Wyandotte County


Night work on I-70 between 57th Street and 18th Street will continue to March 6. Work will occur from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and includes ramps at I-635 – I-70 and 38th Street – I-70, according to a KDOT spokesman.

Traffic will be controlled by mobile lane closures using trucks with arrow boards and digital message boards

Johnson County


I-435 northbound and southbound will have various mobile lane closures from the Kansas River to K-10.


I-435 eastbound and westbound will have various mobile lane closures from Metcalf Avenue to State Line Road.

Work will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is expected to be completed Friday, March 6.

A KDOT spokesman urged all 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. Motorists are asked to drive safely and always wear their seat belts, the spokesman stated.