This weekend, the Kansas Department of Transportation suggests allowing extra travel time and using an alternative route for motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County. During high traffic volume, extended delays can be expected in the area due to an ongoing pavement replacement project.
The I-70 construction is along a 4-mile stretch in Junction City between Washington Street (Exit 296) and K-57 (Exit 300). Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction, as median crossovers are used to carry all traffic at a reduced speed through the work zone on the eastbound lanes.
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close two eastbound I-70 on-ramps, J Hill Road (Exit 299) and K-57 (Exit 300), at Junction City from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in an attempt to ease traffic congestion. During that time many motorists will be traveling to the Kansas State - Houston football game that kicks off in Manhattan at 11 a.m.
The multi-phase $30 million project includes construction of temporary crossovers, pavement and drainage structure replacement, bridge rehabilitation and resurfacing of some local routes. Work is scheduled to be completed by December of 2025, weather permitting.
KDOT release