Aug 14, 2025

Traffic changes on Monday for I-70 ramps in Junction City

Posted Aug 14, 2025 7:32 PM

Kansas Department of Transportation

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As work progresses on the pavement replacement project in Junction City, motorists should anticipate the following traffic changes:

  1. The eastbound entrance ramp at exit 299 (J-Hill Road) to I-70 is expected to reopen on Monday, Aug. 18, conditions permitting.
  2. The eastbound exit ramp at exit 298 (Chestnut Street) to I-70 is expected to close on Monday, Aug. 18 and reopen in late Sep., conditions permitting.

For project information and updates on ramp closures, visit ksdot.gov/projects/i-70-pavement-replacement-in-junction-city.

Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. and Subsidiaries, of Wichita, is the prime contractor of this $30 million project and has scheduled it to be completed by December, weather permitting.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone.  To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1.