KDOT I-70 Downtown Project Closures
At a glance
- What: State highway project affecting downtown ramps and bridges; I-70 reopened to one lane last Friday, with 4th Street and Memorial reopening targeted for December 2026, a Kansas Avenue closure early 2027 and completion October 2027.
- Concern: Deputy Mayor Hoferer wants clear maps for neighbors; staff said Topeka Boulevard and Kansas Avenue bridges must not be closed at the same time, and 4th Street and Monroe are to reopen first.
Notes
- This is a KDOT project; the city is also doing improvements near the Kansas Avenue bridge during the closure.
Sources
- 2026-10-20 - Public Infrastructure Committee (video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fOsYszILKVY, auto-generated captions)
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 - Public Infrastructure Committee | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-20 - Public Infrastructure Committee - Update given in the public works report.