Northwest Kansas KDOT

08/31/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT (8/31): Lane closure on westbound I-70 from mile markers 16-18 in SHERMAN County for maintenance. Stay alert for work crews.

08/31/2026

KDOT IS HIRING!
KDOT is seeking an Area Office Manager to support our HAYS area office with personnel, payroll, benefits, public inquiries and administrative duties. Two years of general office, clerical or administrative experience and valid driver's license are required.
Application deadline is Sept. 8. Learn more and apply at: https://kdotapp.ksdot.gov/KDOTJobs/Default

08/28/2026

⛔ K-27 ROAD CLOSURE: SEPT 1-3
K-27 will be closed to traffic at the Union Pacific railroad crossing in Sharon Springs Sept. 1-3. Motorists should follow the signed detour on U.S. 40, K-25 and K-96.
UPRR and its subcontractors will oversee the repairs and manage traffic control during the closure.
Stay updated on road construction and closures at kandrive.gov.

08/28/2026

**POST NO LONGER CURRENT**

REST AREA CLOSED: The eastbound I-70 rest area near mile marker 48 in THOMAS County will be closed today (8/28) for water line repairs.

Road construction and travel updates available at kandrive.gov.

08/27/2026

REMINDER! Innovative Technology grant applications are still being accepted through Sept. 11. Check out the post below for more info.

Innovative Technology Program applications are open! This program provides financial assistance for innovative transportation-related projects that promote safety, improve access or mobility and implement new transportation technology. Deadline to apply: Sept. 11
Learn more:
https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6449/15

08/25/2026

BRIDGE REPAIR: Tues., Aug. 25 on westbound I-70 near mile markers 11-13 in SHERMAN County. Watch out for work crews.

08/24/2026

⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (8/24) on westbound I-70 from mile markers 18-20 near Goodland in SHERMAN County for maintenance. Stay alert and use caution around work crews in the area.

08/21/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (8/21) on westbound I-70 from mile markers 18-20 near Goodland in SHERMAN County for maintenance. Stay alert for work crews.

08/19/2026

**POST NO LONGER CURRENT**

KDOT's website is currently down.
Road construction and travel information remains available at kandrive.gov.

08/19/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (8/19) on eastbound I-70 from mile markers 18-20 in SHERMAN County for repairs. Slow down and move over for work crews.