NWKansasKDOT

@NWKansasKDOT

KDOT news and updates for northwest Kansas. Account not monitored 24/7. Road conditions: http://kandrive.gov Social media comment policy: http://bit.ly/3YbRIJe

District 3 office, Norton, KS

Joined December 2010

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Apr 23

SCAM ALERT! If you receive a text message like the graphic DON'T CLICK THE LINK! This ISN'T a valid KDOT link, doing so will put your data at risk. KDOT doesn't collect tolls or send unsolicited texts. Report scam texts here: ic3.gov and/or reportfraud.ftc.gov

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. SCAM ALERT!
If you receive a text message like the graphic DON'T CLICK THE LINK! This ISN'T a valid KDOT link, doing so will put your data at risk.
KDOT doesn't collect tolls or send unsolicited texts.
Report scam texts here: ic3.gov and/or reportfraud.ftc.gov

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 24

🔶 US-283 RESURFACING IN HILL CITY 📅 Thursday, July 24, through Saturday, July 26, conditions permitting 🚘 Traffic guided by flaggers and pilot car during daylight hours ⚠️ Plan ahead for minor delays or use alternate routes ℹ️ More info at kandrive.gov

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. 🔶 US-283 RESURFACING IN HILL CITY
📅 Thursday, July 24, through Saturday, July 26, conditions permitting
🚘 Traffic guided by flaggers and pilot car during daylight hours
⚠️ Plan ahead for minor delays or use alternate routes
ℹ️ More info at kandrive.gov

NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 21

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/21) on westbound I-70 between mile markers 29-31 in SHERMAN County for repairs. Stay alert for work crews in the area.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/21) on westbound I-70 between mile markers 29-31 in SHERMAN County for repairs. Stay alert for work crews in the area.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 18

🟢 Eastbound I-70 now OPEN between Colby and Oakley. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 18

⛔I-70 CLOSURE Eastbound I-70 is CLOSED between Colby and Oakley due to a crash. ETA on reopening unknown. Please use alternate routes. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. ⛔I-70 CLOSURE
Eastbound I-70 is CLOSED between Colby and Oakley due to a crash. ETA on reopening unknown. Please use alternate routes. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 16

Congrats to Grainfield for their Safe Routes to School Planning and Programming award! These awards will be used to examine current infrastructure, get public input and identify strategies for students to walk, bike and roll to school. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2t5avtes

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. Congrats to Grainfield for their Safe Routes to School Planning and Programming award! These awards will be used to examine current infrastructure, get public input and identify strategies for students to walk, bike and roll to school. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2t5avtes

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 11

TGIF!!! But don't go speeding towards the weekend. It may seem like the quicker option, but speeding catches up to you. Stay safe and stick to the limits.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. TGIF!!! But don't go speeding towards the weekend. It may seem like the quicker option, but speeding catches up to you. Stay safe and stick to the limits.

NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 9

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/9) on eastbound I-70 between mile markers 57-58 in THOMAS County for guardrail repair. Stay alert for work crews.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/9) on eastbound I-70 between mile markers 57-58 in THOMAS County for guardrail repair. Stay alert for work crews.

NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 9

🚧 REMINDER: Ramp closure today (7/9) on westbound I-70 at Exit 193 at Bunker Hill in RUSSELL County. The exit ramp will be closed starting at 8 AM for maintenance work. Expected duration 2-3 hours. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. 🚧 REMINDER:
Ramp closure today (7/9) on westbound I-70 at Exit 193 at Bunker Hill in RUSSELL County. The exit ramp will be closed starting at 8 AM for maintenance work. Expected duration 2-3 hours. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 8

TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure tomorrow (7/9) starting at 8 AM at Exit 193 at Bunker Hill in RUSSELL County. The westbound off-ramp will be temporarily closed for maintenance work. Expected duration 2-3 hours. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. TRAFFIC ALERT:
Ramp closure tomorrow (7/9) starting at 8 AM at Exit 193 at Bunker Hill in RUSSELL County. The westbound off-ramp will be temporarily closed for maintenance work. Expected duration 2-3 hours. Stay updated at kandrive.gov.

NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 3

KDOT offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Buckle up and celebrate safely.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 3

SCAM ALERT! If you receive a text message like the graphic, DO NOT CLICK THE LINK! This isn't a valid KDOT website. KDOT does not collect tolls or traffic ticket payments and will not send unsolicited texts. Report scam here: ic3.gov or reportfraud.ftc.gov

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. SCAM ALERT!
If you receive a text message like the graphic, DO NOT CLICK THE LINK! This isn't a valid KDOT website. KDOT does not collect tolls or traffic ticket payments and will not send unsolicited texts.
Report scam here: ic3.gov or reportfraud.ftc.gov

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 2

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/2) on westbound I-70 from mile marker 30-31 in SHERMAN County for repairs. Slow down and move over for work crews in the area.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure today (7/2) on westbound I-70 from mile marker 30-31 in SHERMAN County for repairs. Slow down and move over for work crews in the area.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jul 2

Several new laws went into effect yesterday in Kansas, including the expanded Move Over law. Drivers now need to move over for ALL vehicles displaying hazard lights. Stay alert and stay safe.

KKansas Department of Transportation@KDOTHQ · Jun 30

Heads up! Starting July 1, 2025, Drivers in Kansas will need to move over for all disabled vehicles displaying hazard lights. Provide some extra space on the road by, or slow down and proceed with caution if it's not safe to change lanes.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 27

REMINDER: WEEKEND I-70 LANE CLOSURES NEAR HAYS 📅 June 28-29 (daylight hours only) 📌 EB/WB I-70 at Exit 157 near Hays 🔄️ Traffic will be diverted on to the exit ramps and re-enter I-70 via the on ramp. More info: tinyurl.com/2dh2sky4

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. REMINDER: WEEKEND I-70 LANE CLOSURES NEAR HAYS
📅 June 28-29 (daylight hours only)
📌 EB/WB I-70 at Exit 157 near Hays
🔄️ Traffic will be diverted on to the exit ramps and re-enter I-70 via the on ramp.
More info: tinyurl.com/2dh2sky4

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 26

🔶 K-383 RESURFACING IN NORTON COUNTY 📍 Decatur County line to west U-36 junction 🗓0 June 25 through July, conditions permitting ⚠️ Traffic is reduced to one lane through the work zone and directed by flaggers and pilot car ℹ️ More info: tinyurl.com/bd2ye9ux

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. 🔶 K-383 RESURFACING IN NORTON COUNTY
📍 Decatur County line to west U-36 junction
🗓0 June 25 through July, conditions permitting
⚠️ Traffic is reduced to one lane through the work zone and directed by flaggers and pilot car
ℹ️ More info: tinyurl.com/bd2ye9ux

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 24

Eastbound I-70 traffic diversion at Ellis (Exit 146). Slow down and watch for flaggers.

TTrooper Tod@TrooperTodKHP · Jun 24

Eastbound I-70 is temporarily shut down at Ellis due to a semi truck fire. Vehicles are being directed down the off ramp and then they can get back on using the on-ramp. Please slow down if you were in this area!

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 24

🚧WEEKEND I-70 LANE CLOSURES NEAR HAYS KDOT will close I-70 lanes at Exit 157 during daylight hours on June 28-29. Traffic will be diverted through the exit/entrance ramps and back onto I-70. Expect minor delays and watch for flaggers. More info: tinyurl.com/2dh2sky4

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. 🚧WEEKEND I-70 LANE CLOSURES NEAR HAYS
KDOT will close I-70 lanes at Exit 157 during daylight hours on June 28-29. Traffic will be diverted through the exit/entrance ramps and back onto I-70. Expect minor delays and watch for flaggers.
More info: tinyurl.com/2dh2sky4

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 23

It's harvest season in NWKS and our farmers are working hard to feed the world! Remember to slow down, be patient, pass with care and share the road so everyone can get home safely.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. It's harvest season in NWKS and our farmers are working hard to feed the world! Remember to slow down, be patient, pass with care and share the road so everyone can get home safely.

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NWKansasKDOT@NWKansasKDOT · Jun 19

KDOT offices are closed June 19 and will reopen June 20. Remember to check KanDrive.gov for the latest road condition and closure information.

NWKansasKDOT's tweet image. KDOT offices are closed June 19 and will reopen June 20. Remember to check KanDrive.gov for the latest road condition and closure information.

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