Westbound I-70 lane closes at 7th Street

I-70 at 7th Street. One lane on I-70 west at 7th Street was closed today and will reopen on Tuesday afternoon. (KC Scout photo)
I-70 at 7th Street. One lane on I-70 west at 7th Street was closed today and will reopen on Tuesday afternoon. (KC Scout photo)

The westbound I-70 left lane at 7th Street Trafficway bridge was closed at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 12, for emergency bridge approach pavement repair, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The lane will reopen at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, weather permitting, according to a KDOT news release.

Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via signage and cones, the spokesman said. Drivers should expect some delays during peak travel time commutes.

For more information, visit www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

Traffic was heavy Monday afternoon on I-70 west of I-635. (KC Scout photo)
Traffic was heavy Monday afternoon on I-70 west of I-635. (KC Scout photo)