Colby, Kan. – Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed between Colby and Oakley, disrupting travel across northwest Kansas.
According to Northwest Kansas KDOT, westbound lanes are open from WaKeeney to the Colorado state line, and eastbound lanes are open at Oakley. However, eastbound traffic between Colby and Oakley remains shut down as of Tuesday.
The closure affects a key stretch of I-70 that connects western Kansas communities and serves as a primary freight and commuter corridor. Drivers traveling eastbound through Thomas and Logan counties will need to seek alternate routes until the roadway reopens.
No estimated reopening time was immediately provided. Officials advised motorists to monitor conditions and check for updates before traveling.
KDOT directs drivers to kandrive.gov for the latest road status information. Conditions can change quickly depending on weather, roadway conditions, or incident response.
The closure may impact long-distance travelers, commercial drivers and college students commuting between western Kansas communities.
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