Part of I-70 closed in western Kansas due to crashes
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Due to blowing snow, limited visibility and vehicles blocking the roadway, the Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound Interstate 70 between Hays and the Kansas/Colorado state line and eastbound Interstate 70 between the Kansas/Colorado state line and WaKeeney.
KDOT says there have been a number of crashes between Goodland and Colby due to the wintry conditions. KDOT warns there is limited parking west of Salina.
The Kansas Highway Patrol and county sheriff’s offices have been dealing with vehicles sliding off roads since early Monday morning.
Officials say no one was hurt in this crash on U.S. 50 west of Syracuse on the morning of March 25, 2024. (Courtesy Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) A KDOT camera shows a slide-off along I-70 at the Mingo exit. The picture was taken at 11:30 a.m. on March 25, 2024. (Courtesy KDOT) Semi slides off Interstate 70 in Sherman County. (Courtesy: Sherman County Sheriff’s Office) A semi blocks U.S. 50 at Kendall in Hamilton County, March 25, 2024. (Courtesy Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) A truck blocks Highway 24 at Road 11 in Sherman County on March 25, 2024. (Courtesy Sherman County Sheriff’s Office) (Courtesy Scott County Emergency Management) (Courtesy Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) (Courtesy Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)
KDOT says road conditions in northwest Kansas are snow-packed and icy with reduced visibility in some areas.
The National Weather Service warned drivers to be prepared for hazardous travel conditions in parts of Kansas on Monday.
“The Kansas Department of Transportation asks motorists not to use secondary routes to avoid interstate closures and are asked to delay travel if possible,” said KDOT. “Those currently on the roadways should find shelter at a safe location until conditions improve.”
Accumulating snow driven by wind gusts has already reduced visibility and slick roads in northwest Kansas. For the latest Kansas road conditions, click here.
Wintry weather and high winds Monday
I-70 at Oakley around 7 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024. (Courtesy: KDOT) I-70 at Grainfield around 7 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024. (Courtesy: KDOT) I-70 at WaKeeney around 7 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024. (Courtesy: KDOT)
Several school districts have called off or delayed classes for the day. Check the latest list here.
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Goodland, Sherman County – 3.3 inches
1 NNE of Goodland, Sherman County – 5.7 inches
Campus, Gove County – 1.5 inches
Winona, Logan County – 4 inches
Oakley, Logan County – 1.5 inches
10 NNW Brewster, Sherman County – 2.3 inches
4 N Blakeman, Rawlins County – 2.5 inches
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