KDOT Release

The Taylor Road overpass of I-70 is located west of Junction City. Public input collected during KDOT’s Local Consult meetings in 2021 identified replacing the aging bridge and constructing a new interchange as a priority for the North Central Region, KDOT District 2.

The project was selected for further development and KDOT has continued to progress the project through surveying, environmental assessment and preliminary design. During the development process, KDOT held numerous public meetings to gain feedback on the project and its impacts.

Following review of the bridge’s condition, current and future transportation needs, and public input, KDOT has decided to advance this as a bridge replacement project.

The project will replace the existing Taylor Road bridge over I-70 with a newly designed structure which will be compatible with a potential future interchange, should conditions warrant. This option balances current traffic needs while allowing opportunity for future improvements.

Engineering, bridge project development, and right of way needs will focus on meeting standards for the bridge replacement.

A public meeting to share design concepts with the community will be hosted by KDOT in late April. This will provide an opportunity for the community to review designs, discuss right of way impacts, and to ask questions of the project team.