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City of Emporia updates two street construction projects
Street work continues across Emporia through an individual project and a larger, city-wide project. The annual Street Rehab program will have asphalt paving work Thursday and Friday — maybe into early next week — on Whildin from 6th to 12th. Only southbound traffic will be allowed during the construction period. Northbound drivers are asked to detour to Peyton to move around the work zone. The city also says access to driveways will be closed for between 45-90 minutes at a time as hot mix asphalt is put down.
WIBW
Lane closures scheduled on South Kansas Avenue starting Tuesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews will close a few lanes on South Kansas Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 18. The lane closures are for utility depth checks for Evergy’s Fiber Optic Installation Project. Lantel, an Evergy Contractor, will be closing the following lanes:. Northbound right lane at S Kansas & 17th.
WIBW
AAA study addresses growing acceptance of speeding on roadways
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Speeding is becoming a widely accepted fact of driving, according to an American Automobile Association survey released Tuesday. Three in 10 drivers agreed with the statement that “No one actually drives the speed limit.”. The new study, from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, highlights...
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I-70 to close in both directions starting Monday in East Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Another portion of Interstate 70 in Topeka will close in both directions starting Monday, and will remain shut down for most of the rest of 2026, officials said. However, motorists will be able to exit and re-enter the roadway without having to find an alternate route.
mscnews.net
Local transportation projects among 33 funded through state allocation; Valley Falls included
(MSC News)--More than 37 million dollars in federal transportation funding is headed to communities across Kansas, with several of the 33 projects located locally. According to a release, the Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded 37 point 2 million dollars to the projects selected for its Transportation Alternatives program. Locally,...
KVOE
Repairs coming after Friday’s incident damaging KTA bridge over US-50
There will be repairs at a later time after an oversized load hit the Kansas Turnpike bridge over US Highway 50 in west Emporia last week, but they likely won’t be near the scope of the renovations needed after a similar incident almost 16 months ago. KTA spokesperson Jeri...
WIBW
One-day closure planned for K-4 highway east of White City
WHITE CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A one-day closure for a portion of K-4 highway in Morris County is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, Kansas Department of Transportation officials announced Monday morning. A portion of K-4 south of Dwight and east of White City is scheduled to close from 6:30 a.m....
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UPDATE: Some damage noted following bridge strike in far west Emporia Friday; Damage not extensive enough to warrant any closure at this time
Evaluations are underway after an overpass over US Highway 50 in far west Emporia was struck for the second time in over a year Friday afternoon. According to Jeri Biehler of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, initial indications are the bridge may have suffered some damage after a semi hauling an oversized load clipped the overpass near Emporia’s Flying J Friday. The full scope of the damage is currently undetermined; however, Biehler says it does not appear extensive enough to warrant a closure of the bridge.
KSNT News
I-70 closure to run through to December in Topeka as part of California Avenue bridge replacement project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas transportation officials report that both the westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70 will be shut down as part of a bridge project in Topeka next week. Kate Craft with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release that workers will close all lanes of I-70 where it crosses beneath […]
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Kansas Turnpike tolls will change on Sept. 1
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KTA: Tolls to increase as part of $500M investment plan, including current work at Emporia service exit
The Kansas Turnpike Authority has announced a long-term investment plan, which will roll into tolls for Turnpike users. The Turnpike Authority has outlined a $500 million, multi-year plan to invest in facilities, infrastructure, operational improvements and technology from terminal to terminal following a long-term needs assessment process. In general terms, the KTA says this means:
KSNT News
I-70 closure to run through to December in Topeka
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All aboard: Sertoma celebrates 25 years of keeping Soden’s Grove tradition on track
For generations of Emporia children, summer evenings at Soden’s Grove Park have included a familiar sound — the miniature train making another trip around the track. This summer marks a milestone for the Emporia Sertoma Club, which is celebrating its 25th year of operating the longtime community attraction.
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Mini train at Gage Park shifts hours to the weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Park officials report the mini train at Gage Park is changing its hours of operation as kids go back to school. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) announced on social media the mini train will only be open on the weekend going forward. People will be able to ride the train on […]