Ramp and lane closures planned for I-70 viaduct Saturday, Sunday

Lane and ramp closures are planned for the I-70 viaduct on Saturday. (KDOT illustration)
Lane and ramp closures are planned for the I-70 viaduct on Saturday. (KDOT illustration)

Eastbound Fairfax Trafficway to eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct ramp and eastbound I-70 mainline left lane from Fairfax ramp entry to the Kansas-Missouri state line will be closed for bridge inspection work on Saturday, June 13, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The closure will be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.

A marked detour will be provided. Fairfax Trafficway traffic will continue to 3rd Street then right to Armstrong Avenue then right onto 4th Street to access eastbound I-70, according to KDOT.

Another closure is planned on Sunday, June 14, according to KDOT.

Eastbound I-70 ramp to mainline eastbound I-70 and the eastbound I-70 mainline right lane over the Lewis and Clark Viaduct to the Kansas-Missouri state line will be closed for bridge inspection work on Sunday, June 14. The hours of closure are between 8 a.m. and 50 p.m., weather permitting, according to KDOT.

A marked detour will be provided. Eastbound I-70 traffic will detour at James Street exit to 3rd Street then left onto Armstrong Avenue then right on 4th Street access eastbound I-70, KDOT stated.

Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via signage and cones. Drivers should expect delays and must use alternate routes during the daytime ramp closures.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urged all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and slow down when approaching and driving through the project work zone.

Lane and ramp closures are planned for the I-70 viaduct on Sunday. (KDOT illustration)
Lane and ramp closures are planned for the I-70 viaduct on Sunday. (KDOT illustration)