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KDOT warns of game-day delays on I-70 and U.S. 77 in Geary County during K-State home weekends

Kansas Department of Transportation alerts motorists to expect delays on I-70 and U.S. 77 in Geary County during periods of heavy travel, especially on weekends when Kansas State University hosts home football games in nearby Manhattan.

Illustration showing vehicles approaching lane reductions and a one-lane bridge construction zone near an interchange.

K-State’s first three home football games begin Saturday, Sept. 5. KDOT says two separate construction areas could affect traffic: work at the K-18/I-70 interchange on I-70 and concrete patching and bridge repair on U.S. 77 south of I-70.

For eastbound I-70, lane reductions are in place between Henry Drive (Exit 301) and K-18 (Exit 303), with possible traffic back-ups. For northbound U.S. 77, a 1-mile stretch just south of I-70 will have lane reductions, and temporary traffic signals will guide one-lane traffic around bridge construction, also with possible back-ups.

Motorists are advised to leave early when possible, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes during these periods.