Some new schedules for the lane and ramp closures on I-70 near I-635 have been announced by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Ramp closures began last night on northbound and southbound I-635 to eastbound I-70 ramps.
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, the eastbound I-70 to Park Drive-Kaw Drive ramp will be closed to all traffic. Marked detours will be provided. The northbound and southbound I-635 to eastbound I-70 ramp closures will be in place, 24/7 round the clock, throughout the project duration. The eastbound I-70 to Park Drive-Kaw Drive ramp will reopen to traffic in July 2015.
At approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, eastbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes with no shoulders, and at approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, westbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to TWO 11-foot lanes with no shoulders, 24/7 round the clock, throughout the project duration. There will be a 55 mph posted speed limit on I-70 through the work zone throughout the project duration.
In addition, the following lane closures will take place Saturday-Wednesday, March 28-April 1 for pavement marking work (Saturday daytime) and temporary concrete barrier placement (Monday-Tuesday nights overnight):
6 a.m. – 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28: Westbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to two lanes.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28: Westbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to one lane.
Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28: Eastbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to one lane.
By 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28: Eastbound and westbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to two open lanes each direction for the duration of the project.
7 p.m. Monday, March 30 – 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 31: Eastbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to one lane overnight.
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 – 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 1: Westbound I-70 from just west of I-635 to just east of Kaw Drive will be reduced to one lane overnight.
To check on current traffic lane and ramp closures, visit www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.