Topeka’s I-70 Shutdown Starts June 8

Get ready for major traffic chaos in Topeka starting Monday, June 8th — Interstate 70 through downtown will be completely shut down for nearly six months as crews tear down the old viaduct and build new infrastructure. All lanes between S.W. Topeka Blvd and S.E. 8th Ave are closed until December, forcing drivers onto a massive detour via I-47. Key ramps at MacVicar, Topeka Blvd, and S.E. 10th Ave remain open for local access, while Kansas Ave and Topeka Blvd stay open for residents. Expect nightly closures on Kansas Ave and S.W. Topeka Blvd with specific detours for I-70 access — southbound via westbound ramps, northbound via S.W. 6th and MacVicar, and eastbound traffic rerouted to S.E. 10th. KDOT warns of more changes ahead — stay alert, check KanDrive.gov, or call 511 before hitting the road. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/753961c7a722ac71