18 January 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound Interstate 70 at Goodland. KDOT says there is low visibility and winter weather conditions in Colorado.
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Tod Hileman posted images of the blowing snow on social media. He said he was looking east from milepost one.
Vehicles drive through the blowing snow on I-70 near Goodland before KDOT closed the westbound lanes on Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo Courtesy KHP)
“I-70 from mile post 1 to the 3.5 westbound in Sherman County is completely ice covered with 1/4 mile visibly due to the cold front blowing through,” he said. “Slow down if you’re going through this area. KDOT is out trying to clear the roads! #kswx“
Cars are diverted from I-70 westbound at the Goodland exit on Jan. 18, 2024 due to low visibility. (KDOT photo)
Click here for KanDrive.gov, KDOT’s map showing road conditions and closures. You can also call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside of Kansas.