KDOT launches a project to replace the center of Topeka Viaduct. How will you affect you – Topeka Capital -journal

Plans require the I-70 then temporarily closed between the early spring and late fall of 2026 in the area that participates.

“The overall completion of the project is expected at the end of 2027,” Kraft said.

What happens in the coming days?

Work crews in the coming days will place temporary barrier walls and traffic control markers in some areas, which will reduce lane and adjust the ramp, Craft said.

Time allows, she said, Kdot will do the following:

• Place the barrier walls on Monday along the SW 1st street on a ramp to west I-70, just west of the SW Topeka Boulevard. The ramp will remain open, but drivers can meet slow -moving traffic and minor delays, with traffic will potentially be stopped briefly at times when the equipment is moved.
• Start putting on Wednesday movement tags, reducing traffic to one lane I-70 between the SW Topeka Boulevard and Macvicar Avenue. This reduction in the tape will remain in place until later this year. Traffic will also be reduced at a later date to the east I-70, with the notice being provided in advance.
• Reduce the SW Topeka Boulevard to one lane in any direction between the SW 3RD Street and the Topeka Boulevard, starting on Monday, February 10th. First street between SW Topeka Boulevard and Avenue S. Kansas will be close to traffic.