State and local officials punctuated plans Wednesday for overhaul of the heavily traveled snake-shaped portion of Interstate 70 in Topeka by affirming a partnership agreement to improve safety for motorists, create jobs and gain traction with the new statewide transportation system upgrade. Moving ahead with a project estimated to cost $234 million includes replacement of the Polk-Quincy Viaduct and expansion of I-70 to six lanes from MacVicar Avenue to Topeka Boulevard. The project scheduled to begin in 2024 would be primarily financed through the Kansas Department of Transportation. The work would remove a sharp curve on the viaduct and provide better options for vehicles entering or leaving the downtown area. It would require relocation of about 30 businesses.
Source: Kansas Reflector
