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Check out this awesome shot one of our followers sent in of our tow plow in action in Ellis County. We have tow plows stationed in Goodland, Colby and Hays along I-70. Give them room if you see them working today!
#kswx
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This is the damage on US-24 near Nicodemus in Graham County. The road remains closed from the K-18 junction to Stockton. Use alternate routes and avoid driving in flooded areas!
#TurnAroundDontDrown
#kswx
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I-70 remains closed from WaKeeney to Russell. All roads in NWKS are completely snowpacked & icy. We're also hearing reports of power outages in Russell & Ellis counties.
If you are trying to travel to/through NWKS, STOP NOW & let this storm pass.
#KSWX
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ROAD CLOSED:
I-70 closed from Goodland to Colby due to reduced visibility from blowing dirt.
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TRAVEL ALERT:
KDOT has reopened I-70 in both directions from WaKeeney to Chapman. The route is still closed from Chapman to Junction City and from the K-177 junction at exit 313 to Topeka. Latest updates at .
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UPDATE:
🟢 I-70 reopened in both directions between Colby and Salina. Please use caution and drive safely.
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TRAVEL ALERT:
I-70 is now OPEN in both directions from the Colorado border to Salina.
Roads are still snowpacked and icy. SLOW DOWN and take your time out there! We want you to get where you're going safely. Stay updated at .
#kswx
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We are headed west on US-36 through Phillisburg. Will be posting updates as we make our way towards Norton County.
#kswx
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ROAD CLOSURES as of 10:45 PM
WB I-70 CLOSED AT SALINA
WB US-24 closed at Colby
WB US-40 closed at Sharon Springs
These are expected to be overnight closures; please don't try to use secondary routes around them.
#kswx
@KDOTHQ
@NCKansasKDOT
@TrooperTodKHP
@TrooperBenKHP
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WB I-70 NOW CLOSED AT WAKEENEY.
Accommodations and parking are quickly filling up. Please consider stopping your travels farther east.
@KDOTHQ
@TrooperTodKHP
@TrooperBenKHP
@TrooperDonKHP
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Roads in NWKS have returned to back to normal/seasonal conditions. Thanks to all of the crews who have been working around the clock since the first flakes fell yesterday. No snow days for us!
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⚠️ I-70 CLOSED
KDOT has closed I-70 in BOTH DIRECTIONS from the Colorado border to exit 159 in Hays because of low visibility and crashes blocking the roadway. Please delay travel today if possible. Stay updated at .
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Caught on camera! We spotted these KDOT trucks working on WB I-70 near exit 159 at Hays. I-70 is still closed from WaKeeney to Junction City.
See cameras from across the state and road condition updates at .
#kswx
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WESTBOUND I-70 IS OPEN
Please remember to buckle up, ditch the distractions and drive safe!
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Remember, just because the roads are open doesn't mean you need to be out on them. Please keep giving our crews room to work throughout the night. Your destination will still be there tomorrow!
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ROAD CLOSURE:
WB I-70 is closed at Goodland because of winter weather conditions in Colorado. Motorists traveling west should use alternate routes or delay travel if possible.
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Congrats Trooper Kellerman! Looking forward to having you in NWKS.
TROOPER Jaron Kellerman has just received his KHP badge following 23 weeks of training.
His mother pinned his badge on him.
His hometown is Phillipsburg, Kansas
His duty station is Norton County
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TRAFFIC ALERT:
I-70 is closed from Colby to Goodland due to blowing dust and high winds. We are receiving reports of crashes as well. PLEASE don't try to drive in this wind.
Check for updated road conditions.
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.
@TrooperTodKHP
helped us present Journie H. with a new bike for her winning entry in the Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day poster contest. Journie's poster included A LOT of great traffic safety messages - be sure to check it out. Congrats and enjoy your new bicycle!
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We're starting to think
@TrooperTodKHP
is stalking our tow plows...but we have to admit, they are pretty cool to see in action!
OK, I had no idea when I was posting this morning about the
@KDOTHQ
#OptimusPrime
snowplow that this is what I would run into a few hours later.
#ironic
😁
So here it is in action! They were testing it out after some minor tweaks.
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Are you keeping a safe distance?
3 seconds on the road
🚗⏱️⏱️⏱️🚗
6 feet social distancing
👨👣👣👣👣👣👣👩
#BeSafe
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🟢 I-70 is OPEN in both directions between Hays and the KS/CO border.
Crews are still working to clear and treat the roads. Slow down, use caution and give equipment room to work. Stay updated on conditions at or the KanDrive app.
#kswx
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Are you missing this little guy? He was found at the rest area on westbound I-70 west of Colby. He's being looked after by our cleaning crews right now. Please share to help us find his owner!
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This could be the most pawsome thing you read all day. And we're not kitten around here.
#catpuns
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I-70 is now OPEN in both directions from Colorado to Hays. Conditions are still snowpacked and icy in areas. Please travel with caution and check for the latest updates.
#kswx
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What he said 👇
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Back to Phillipsburg. Our snowfighters will continue working to clear the roads throughout the day and night. Do your part by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary and giving us room to work!
#kswx
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Daylight savings time ends this weekend and that means it's time to share one of our favorite memes! Don't forget to set your clocks back!
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TRAVEL ALERT:
Blowing snow is causing visibility issues along I-70 in Gove County. Roads are also snowpacked and icy. Travel with caution through the area. Updates at .
#kswx
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TRAVEL ALERT:
WB I-70 has been reopened from Hays to the Colorado border.
US-40 has also been reopened from Sharon Springs to the Colorado border
Condition info available at .
#kswx
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Westbound I-70 now closed at Salina. I-70 closed in both direction from CO border to WaKeeney. Updates at .
#kswx
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ROAD CLOSURES AS OF 8:30 PM (3/19)
WB I-70 at Hays
WB US-24 at Colby
WB US-40 at Sharon Springs
NW K-27 at Sharon Springs
Stay updated at .
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The new bridge at the Cedar Bluff reservoir on K-147 in Trego County is now OPEN!
It's been a long haul, but we finally made it! We appreciated everyone's patience during the closure.
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Just in case you were wondering why I-70 is still closed...
Please be patient as we continue to get the routes cleared! Updates available at .
#kswx
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We are with the
@kshighwaypatrol
this morning in Colby to dedicate a portion of US-83 as the Master Trooper Dean A. Goodheart Memorial Highway.
#thinblueline
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TRAVEL ALERT:
US-281 approx 2 miles north of Russell has been reduced to one lane of traffic because of a slide affecting the roadway. Traffic is being directed through the area by flaggers. Please use caution when traveling through the area.
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I-70 CLOSURE UPDATE:
🔸 WB closed from Colorado state line to Salina
🔸 Both directions closed from Goodland to Russell
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Road conditions are deteriorating as the snow pushes into NWKS. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day. Avoid travel if possible. Condition and closure updates available at .
#kswx
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National Work Zone Awareness Week starts Monday! Join us as we share information and stories throughout the week on the importance of staying alert in work zones. We also invite you to GO ORANGE with us on Thursday, April 23, and wear orange in support of highway workers!
#NWZAW
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TRAVEL ALERT:
I-70 WB ONLY now open at Hays
I-70 EB ONLY closed from CO border to Hays
I-70 closed in both directions from Hays to Salina
US-183 and US-283 have also reopened in NWKS. More updates at .
#kswx
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A tornado damaged the Sharon Springs KDOT subarea early Saturday morning. Several buildings were destroyed and equipment damaged. Area crews will be helping with cleanup and maintenance activities until repairs can be made.
It takes a team to keep Kansas moving!
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⚠️WB I-70 CLOSED AT COLBY. US-40 from Colorado to Oakley and K-27 in Sherman and Wallace counties are also closed because of crashes and winter weather conditions. More updates at .
#kswx
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ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE:
WB I-70 now closed at WAKEENEY because of winter weather conditions in Colorado. Motorists advised to delay westbound travel into Colorado.
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ROAD CLOSURE:
I-70 is CLOSED in both directions between WaKeeney and Hays because of downed power lines and overturned semis blocking the roadway. Please use alternate routes.
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Westbound I-70 is closed at the Colorado border because of winter weather conditions. We anticipate closures possibly backing up into Kansas. Avoid westbound travel today if possible.
#I70
westbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between the Kansas Border and US 40. Adverse conditions.
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Say it ain't SNOW! At least not yet, but we're talking about how KDOT can better communicate weather messaging this winter with our weather and law enforcement partners today in Salina.
@NWSHastings
@NWSWichita
@NWSTopeka
#kswx
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West of Stuttgart on US-36 in Phillips County. Visibility is very limited. We're moving at about 25 mph.
#kswx
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ROAD CLOSED:
I-70 is closed in both directions between Oakley and WaKeeney because of multiple crashes blocking the roadway. More condition and closure updates at .
#kswx
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TRAVEL ALERT
I-70 HAS BEEN REOPENED FROM SALINA TO THE CO BORDER
US-24 at Colby and US-40 at Sharon Springs have also been reopened. Roads may still be snowpacked & icy in spots; please use caution. Condition updates available at .
#kswx
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Blizzard conditions have arrived in NWKS. We expect road conditions to deteriorate as the morning goes on. Travel is NOT recommended today. Keep an eye on conditions and closures at or call 511.
#kswx
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⚠️ WB I-70 CLOSED at GOODLAND because of winter weather conditions in Colorado. Stay updated on conditions and closures at .
#kswx
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ROADS CLOSED:
WB I-70 at Goodland
WB US-36 at St. Francis
WB US-40 at Sharon Springs
More updates available at .
#kswx
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Our crews are doing their best as they continue fighting blowing snow on parts of I-70. Here's a look at a few of our trouble spots. Be patient, we'll get it reopened as soon as it's safe to do so! Stay updated at .
#kswx
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TRAVEL ALERT:
I-70 WB ONLY has reopened at Oakley
I-70 EB ONLY closed from CO border to Oakley
I-70 closed in both directions from Oakley to Salina
Expect conditions to be snowpacked and icy! More closure and condition info available at .
#kswx
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TRAVEL ALERT:
Truck parking is becoming limited on I-70 in NWKS because of the winter storm affecting Colorado. We anticipate WB I-70 to remain closed overnight. Motorists are advised to delay WB travel until conditions in Colorado allow for reopening.
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We've made it to the Norton County line. Hearing reports of vehicles stranded and slide offs farther west of us in Decatur County.
#kswx
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🟢 WB I-70 HAS REOPENED AT COLBY
US-40 from Colorado to Oakley and K-27 from Goodland to Sharon Springs remain closed. Check conditions at .
#kswx
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Seeing just a bit of snow on I-70 near Kanorado and Goodland. Some areas may be slick. Updates at .
#kswx
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Driving distracted as a teen changed how Wayne Rugenstein approaches his job today.
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Students will be heading back to class this week after winter break. Be sure to slow down and pay attention in school zones - especially before and after school when kids are most likely to be present!
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ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
WB I-70 is now closed at COLBY because of winter weather conditions in Colorado. Closure duration is unknown at this time.
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WB I-70 is closed at LIMON, CO. We anticipate these closures backing up into Kansas later today. Follow
@ColoradoDOT
for updates on Colorado road conditions/closures.
I-70 EB/WB: Road closed between Exit 292 - US 36; Airpark Road and Exit 359 - US 24. UPDATE: Road is now closed both directions between Limon and Denver due to adverse conditions and multiple crashes. No estimated time to reopen. Use alternate route.
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TRAVEL ALERT:
I-70 CLOSED in both directions from Goodland to the Colorado border.
US-36 closed from St. Francis to the Colorado border
K-27 closed from Goodland to the Nebraska border
#kswx
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We love working with
@TrooperTodKHP
! Congrats on your 20 years. Here's to many more!
Happy 20 years
@TrooperTodKHP
!! We appreciate you & your dedication to
#ServiceCourtesyProtection
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We're starting to see blowing dust on our cameras. Dust storm warnings have been issued for areas in NWKS. Slow down, and be prepared for reduced visibility. Camera view from I-70 at Kanorado.
#kswx
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⛔ WESTBOUND I-70 CLOSED AT GOODLAND.
Closure due to adverse conditions and vehicle crashes in Colorado. This could extend farther east into KS. Stay tuned for updates. Check for latest road condition updates.
#kswx
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DYK: our snowplow drivers each have a set route they plow? If it’s snowing hard, the snow may fill in almost as fast as we can clear it off. But don’t worry, we’re still out working!
#kswx
(scheduled post)
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Current look at I-70 at Goodland exit 17. I-70 is CLOSED in both directions from Goodland to the Colorado border.
#KSwx
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Remember to keep that cruise off in these rainy/slushy/snowy conditions.
@TrooperTodKHP
and the
@kshighwaypatrol
would appreciate it!
#SlowDown
#MoveOver
Happy
#SpringBreak
everyone! 😦 If you’re out and about please take it slow, we are working crashes out here.
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Patrick Mahomes may be the reigning MVP, but we all know the real MVP is the designated driver. Take one for the team this weekend and make sure everyone gets home safe!
#SuperBowl
#ChiefsKingdom
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ROAD CLOSURES AS OF 9 AM:
I-70 WaKeeney to CO
US-36 Norton to CO
US-40 Oakley to CO
US-83 Scott City to Oakley
US-83 at K-383 to NE
K-25 at US-40 to NE
K-27 Sharon Springs to NE
K-117 at US-36 to NE
K-161 at US-36 to NE
Updates at .
#kswx
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Will the snow hit or miss us tonight? Regardless of what the weather does, we have you covered when it comes to staying up-to-date on road conditions. Know before you go by checking .
#kswx
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8 AM shift change means its time to bring in the day time crews. Thanks to our operators who worked through the night fighting this storm! If you have to be out today, please give our plows room to work!
#kswx
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ROAD CLOSURES as of 6:45 PM (3/19)
WB I-70 at WaKeeney
WB US-24 at Colby
WB US-40 at Sharon Springs
NB K-27 at Sharon Springs
Updates available at .
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.
@kshighwaypatrol
Technical Trooper Raul Carrillo says paying attention and having a plan in case something goes wrong not only saved his life, but also helped him save a life. He shares his story about a close call in today's safety blog:
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NWKS ROAD CLOSURES:
**I-70 from Colby to the CO border
**US-36 from Atwood to the CO border
**K-27 from Goodland to the NE border
**K-161 from US-36 to the NE border
Updates at .
#kswx
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All hands are on deck clearing the roads today...we spied our tow plow out working near Mingo in Thomas County! Keep checking conditions and camera views at .
#kswx
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Current conditions at Goodland, Colby, WaKeeney and Hays. I-70 remains closed from WaKeeney to the CO border. Check camera views and conditions at .
#kswx
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We think
@TravisKelcc
would want you to keep your right to PARTY. Drive sober this
#SuperBowl
Sunday.
#ChiefsKingdom
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ROAD CLOSED:
WB US-36 is closed at St. Francis due to winter weather conditions in Colorado.
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PUPDATE: We have good information that this guy is likely a stray that somehow made his way out to the rest area. One of our Colby crew members has agreed to adopt him!
Thank you for all of your shares and comments!
#NWKSProud
Are you missing this little guy? He was found at the rest area on westbound I-70 west of Colby. He's being looked after by our cleaning crews right now. Please share to help us find his owner!
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TRAVEL ALERT:
I-70 is expected to remain closed overnight. Westbound closed from Colorado to Salina, and eastbound closed from Colorado to Exit 205 near Wilson. Many secondary routes also closed. Keep checking for the most current information.
#kswx
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3 PM UPDATE: Multiple routes in western KS remain closed because of low visibility from blowing dust and crashes blocking the roadways. TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Closure/condition/incident updates at .
#kswx
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🟢 I-70 HAS REOPENED
Both directions of I-70 are open between Hays and the KS/CO border. Stay alert for changing road conditions and give KDOT crews room to work as they continue clearing snow and ice. Check conditions at .
#kswx
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Snow is possible later this week and it's usually the first storms of the season that cause some crashes. Use extra caution as you adjust to driving in winter weather. Slow down, keep the cruise off, increase following distance, buckle up and BE SAFE!
#kswx
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A good read by
@kansasdotcom
@NicholeManna
. We can't stress it enough - put the phone down and
#JustDrive
#EndDD
She was driving to her great-grandma's house to bake pies when she got into a wreck. Her dog was killed and her leg and back severely injured, ending her time as a college cheerleader. Now she has a message for people who text & drive:
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ROAD CLOSED:
I-70 closed westbound only from Colby to the Colorado border because of winter weather conditions in Colorado. If you are traveling west, please make alternate plans. Condition and closure updates available at .
#kswx
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Make sure you allow plenty of time for your Thanksgiving travels today. Roads are snowpacked and icy across much of NWKS. Crews are out; please give them room to work.
Condition updates available at .
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