I-70 closed in east KCK as fatal crash reported near I-70 and I-670

Eastbound I-70 was closed on Tuesday night at 18th Street because of a fatal crash near I-70 and I-670, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The northbound 18th Street to eastbound I-70 ramp also was closed. Traffic was detoured south on 18th Street Expressway to northbound I-35 to access eastbound I-70. I-70 was estimated to reopen about 1:30 a.m. or later. (KC Scout photo)


Update: I-70 reopened around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.