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!
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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
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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
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 .
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
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.
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@KDOTHQ
@NCKansasKDOT
@TrooperTodKHP
@TrooperBenKHP
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!
⚠️ 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 .
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
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
🟢 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
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!
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
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!
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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
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
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.
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
ROAD CLOSURES as of 9:15 PM
WB I-70 closed at Colby
WB US-24 closed at Colby
WB US-40 closed at Sharon Springs.
The closures are necessary because of winter weather conditions and crash cleanup in Colorado. Stay updated at .
#kswx
@KDOTHQ
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.
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
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
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
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!
⚠️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 .
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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
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.
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KDOT crews are busy clearing and treating roads. If you don't have to be out in this weather - stay home. If not, allow yourself extra time and use caution. Always
#buckleup
and check for updates.
#kswx
REMINDER: I-70 closed in Colorado at Burlington.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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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
⛔ 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.
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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!
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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
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
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
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!
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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:
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
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 .
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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 .
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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!
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
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 .
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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
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!
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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:
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 .
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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 .