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Ozawkie, KS · Traffic & Transit
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Portion of Polk-Quincy Viaduct scheduled for opening in late 2026
The Polk-Quincy Viaduct construction project is on schedule with a section likely to open by the end of the year, transportation secretary Calvin Reed told The Capital-Journal. “We are planning on opening up one of the bridges for both lanes of traffic later this year, sometime around the November-December time frame,” he said. Kansas cut off access to the viaduct in June, ending 64 years of operation. The completed project will replace the four-lane single viaduct with six lanes of highway across two viaduct bridges. Reed said he sees the project as a chance to generate economic benefits for downtown Topeka. He called the city “a great partner” on the project. “I think this gives Topeka a real opportunity,” Reed said. “I’m really excited to see the new access that will be downtown. I think there’s lots of potential for growth.” A 2011 viaduct study sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation, City of Topeka and Metropolitan Topeka Planning Organization explored how an improvement would help support economic development. “I-70 is the primary route to bring local and regional trips to areas in and near Downtown Topeka,” the study said. “However, I-70 currently provides convenient access to only two of
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Why checking your blind spots while driving can be a lifesaver
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With the weather warming up, more motorcycle riders are on the streets for summer activities and that means drivers and motorcyclists both have to be aware of each other’s surroundings. Drivers need to make sure they take the extra second to look twice and be aware of their blind spots while traveling […]
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Rising fuel costs cause concern for Cortez Transportation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cortez Transportation says they’re feeling the crunch from the rising fuel costs. “This is actually one of the first years we had to increase our prices due to the fact that fuel, insurance, maintenance and overall costs of doing business,” Cortez Transportation owner Carlos Cortez said. “It’s scary.”
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Road closure scheduled as part of Northwest 46th Street work north of Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Shawnee County officials report a roadway section north of Topeka will be closed for a month as part of ongoing work on Northwest 46th Street. Amanda Monhollon, Shawnee County spokeswoman, said in a press release that workers will close Northwest Redwood Drive north of Northwest 46th Street starting on Wednesday, July 29. […]
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Anderson Avenue to close for two weeks as road project enters next phase
Drivers in Manhattan will encounter another closure on Anderson Avenue beginning next week as work continues on the Anderson Avenue Water, Street and Stormwater Improvement Project. City officials said Anderson Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Connecticut Avenue and Canfield Drive from Monday, July 27, through Sunday, Aug....
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Historic renovation project for the Katy Depot begins next week at Council Grove
COUNCIL GROVE (KSNT) – The Katy Depot is one of two remaining depots on its original sites of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas rail line or better known as ‘The Katy.’ The City of Council Grove announced on July 23, the renovation for the Katy Depot will begin next week. City officials said funds for renovation were received […]
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Flooding shuts down eastbound lanes of SW 29th Street in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - City officials are closing off a southwest Topeka road due to flooding. According to the City of Topeka, flooding has been reported in the eastbound lanes of SW 29th St near I-470. The eastbound lanes on SW 29th St. will be closed until water recedes. Eastbound traffic should use the detour Wanamaker Rd south to 37th St, then east back to Fairlawn.
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City warns of flooded roads in Topeka Friday
TOPEKA (KSNT) – City officials are warning local drivers to avoid areas in Topeka due to flooding Friday morning. The City of Topeka announced in a social media post that flooding is being reported in the eastbound lanes of Southwest 29th Street near I-470. City staff said the eastbound lanes on Southwest 29th Street will […]
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Historic ‘Big Boy’ train visits Topeka’s Great Overland Station
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One special train made a rare appearance at Great Overland Station Topeka Thursday. Topekans gathered to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific’s (UP) famous No. 4014 steam locomotive. The historic train, known as “Big Boy,” has been in operation since 1941. “You know the Big Boy kind of captures the cultural imagination because it bridges […]
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Big Boy steam engine rolling into Topeka late Thursday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An iconic steam engine is rolling into Topeka late Thursday morning. The Big Boy No. 4014 arrived in Grantville just northeast of Topeka around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The train engine was to come to the Great Overland Station at 701 N. Kansas Ave. in North Topeka...
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‘Big Boy’ train rolls into Topeka on Thursday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The world’s largest operating steam locomotive arrived in Topeka Thursday morning at the Great Overland Station. Built in 1914, the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 train is currently on a coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. “It’s amazing how, back in...
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Arrive in Central Kansas on Thursday
KANSAS – Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, is travelling Coast to Coast this summer. This historic coast-to-coast journey marks a first for the engine and serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The tour began with a Fourth of July event in Philadelphia, and continues with major displays across eight cities.
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Largest operating steam locomotive returns to Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling into Topeka on July 23. The event will be at Great Overland Station Topeka and is expected to arrive at 12:15 p.m. There will be food and drinks beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is the first time Big Boy has steamed across the Mississippi […]
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Kansas average gas prices rise as national average hits $4 per gallon
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Gas prices continue to rise across Kansas with nearly a $1 jump from a year ago. Gas Buddy reports gasoline prices in Topeka are at an average of $3.6 a gallon which is about $0.80 more than July 2025. In the last week, average prices in Topeka have risen $0.23 per gallon. […]
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Union Pacific's Big Boy locomotive steams through Kansas
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Water Line Break: July 20, 2026
The water line has been stabilized, and service has been restored. Traffic on N. Cedar between NW 3rd and NW 4th will remain impacted throughout this week as the road is repaired. *******************************************************. Original Post: July 20, 2026: 9:15am. A water line break occurred yesterday afternoon in the 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤...