I-70 (Interstate 70) Road Conditions
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I-70 Road Conditions for May 13, 2026
Whole-route summary: I-70 has active construction, lane restrictions, ramp closures, and bridge work today in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The most specific ramp closures today are in Kansas City, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Wayne County, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; and Mount Airy, Maryland.
- Colorado: Westbound I-70 has an overnight full closure between US 6 / Exit 244 and eastern Idaho Springs / Exit 241 for Floyd Hill bridge work. I-70 also has daytime lane closures near Flagler to Vona and near Peoria Road to Deer Trail.
- Kansas: The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at North 110th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, are closed for about 90 days beginning May 4. I-70 is also reduced to one lane in both directions between US 75 and US 40 in Topeka.
- Missouri: Kansas City has multiple I-70 bridge and ramp impacts, including closed ramps from eastbound I-70 to 27th Street and from 27th Street to westbound I-70, plus a permanent closure of the eastbound I-70 ramp to 31st Street / Exit 5B.
- Illinois: Eastbound and westbound I-70 closures are active near Marshall between mileposts 149 and 150.
- Indiana: Wayne County Revive I-70 work continues from west of Cambridge City to the Ohio state line, including mainline I-70 work, reduced lane and shoulder widths, interchange work at US 40 and US 35, and temporary ramp work at State Road 1.
- Ohio: Downtown Columbus I-70/I-71 Ramp Up work continues, and ODOT lists ramp closures within the I-70 reconstruction project limits.
- West Virginia: I-70 Bridges project work continues in the Wheeling area with bridge construction, traffic switches, lane closures, and height restrictions shown by WVDOT project resources.
- Pennsylvania: The I-70 Arnold City Interchange project remains active in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, between the I-70 bridge over the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad and east of the Arnold City interchange.
- Maryland: I-70 bridge repair work continues at MD 27 / Ridge Road in Mount Airy, and the southbound MD 27 ramp to eastbound I-70 remains closed.
I-70 Utah Road Conditions
Official links: UDOT Traffic | UDOT Roadwork | UDOT Construction Impacts
- May 13 status: UDOT Traffic is the official live source for I-70 roadwork and closures in Utah. No named I-70 ramp closure or specific I-70 construction closure was listed in the retrieved official Utah roadwork results for May 13, 2026.
I-70 Colorado Road Conditions
Official links: COtrip | COtrip event list | CDOT I-70 Floyd Hill Project | CDOT Floyd Hill overnight closures
- Floyd Hill / Clear Creek County, westbound I-70 between US 6 / Exit 244 and eastern Idaho Springs / Exit 241: Westbound I-70 is scheduled for a full overnight closure from 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, to 5:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, for bridge construction on the I-70 Floyd Hill Project.
- Floyd Hill detour: Westbound I-70 traffic merges into one lane, uses the US 6 / Exit 244 off- and on-ramps, continues westbound on I-70, exits at Hidden Valley / Exit 243, turns left to County Road 314, then uses the Idaho Springs / Exit 241 on-ramp back to westbound I-70.
- Floyd Hill project limits: Construction continues on I-70 from County Road 65 / Exit 248 to Colorado Boulevard / Exit 241. The work includes new westbound and eastbound I-70 bridge structures and a future westbound express lane.
- Flagler to Vona, mileposts 401-407: I-70 has left-lane closures in both directions between Exit 395 / Flagler and Exit 412 / Vona from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for median work.
- Peoria Road to Deer Trail, mileposts 323.1-325.5: I-70 has right- and left-lane closures in both directions between Exit 322 / Peoria Road and Exit 328 / I-70 Business South from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for bridge construction.
- Peoria Road to Deer Trail width restriction: I-70 has a 12-foot width restriction in both directions from milepost 323 to milepost 325.5 through September 30, 2026.
- Aurora, westbound I-70 between US 36 / Airpark Road / Exit 292 and E-470: Both westbound shoulders are closed near mileposts 291.2-289.9 for bridge construction.
I-70 Kansas Road Conditions
Official links: KanDrive | KanDrive event list | KDOT KanDrive information
- Kansas City, Kansas, North 110th Street at I-70: The I-70 entrance ramps, exit ramps, and overpass bridge at North 110th Street are closed beginning May 4 for approximately 90 days.
- North 110th Street closure work: Work includes rehabilitation of the overpass bridge surface, widening of existing ramps, and installation of new traffic signals.
- Topeka, I-70 between US 75 and US 40: I-70 is reduced to one lane in both directions for construction work adjacent to the roadway. The restriction is listed through May 29, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m.
- Topeka work-zone restrictions: The I-70 work zone between US 75 and US 40 has a 50 mph speed limit, a 126-foot westbound vehicle-length restriction, and an 80-foot eastbound vehicle-length restriction.
- Topeka, eastbound I-70 at Exit 361B / SE Monroe Street: KanDrive lists eastbound I-70 road closure activity at the Exit 361B ramp to SE Monroe Street.
I-70 Missouri Road Conditions
Official links: MoDOT Traveler Information Map | MoDOT Improve I-70 | MoDOT Improve I-70 Kansas City construction updates | MoDOT weekly construction report
- Kansas City, Benton Boulevard / Benton Curve: I-70 reconstruction is active at Benton Boulevard. Benton Avenue is closed between Truman Road and 13th Street until summer 2027. The westbound I-70 on-ramp remains open for southbound Benton Avenue travelers. Intermittent lane closures are active on I-70.
- Kansas City, Cleveland Avenue over I-70: Cleveland Avenue over I-70 is fully closed for bridge replacement and pedestrian facility upgrades. MoDOT lists intermittent lane and ramp closures on I-70. Motorist detour uses 23rd Street, Indiana Avenue, and 27th Street.
- Kansas City, 27th Street over I-70: 27th Street over I-70 is fully closed. The ramps from eastbound I-70 to 27th Street and from 27th Street to westbound I-70 are closed. Intermittent lane closures are active on I-70. Detour uses Cleveland Avenue, 31st Street, and Jackson Avenue.
- Kansas City, Jackson Avenue / Jackson Curve: I-70 reconstruction is active at Jackson Avenue. Jackson Avenue is closed between the I-70 on- and off-ramps. The ramp from eastbound I-70 to 31st Street / Exit 5B is permanently closed.
- Kansas City, Lister Avenue over I-70: Lister Avenue over I-70 is fully closed for bridge replacement and pedestrian facility upgrades. MoDOT lists intermittent lane and ramp closures on I-70.
- Kansas City, Oakley Avenue pedestrian bridge over I-70: The pedestrian bridge is closed for replacement. Intermittent lane closures are active on I-70. Pedestrian detour uses 29th Terrace, Van Brunt Boulevard, and 30th Terrace.
- Warrenton to Wentzville, westbound I-70 at the Route Z exit ramp: Intermittent interstate closures are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays for work tied to I-70 widening between Warrenton and Wentzville.
I-70 Illinois Road Conditions
Official links: Getting Around Illinois | IDOT road construction map | IDOT road closures
- Marshall, eastbound I-70, milepost 149 to milepost 150: IDOT lists an eastbound I-70 road closure near Marshall from March 10, 2026, to September 24, 2026.
- Marshall, westbound I-70, milepost 150 to milepost 149: IDOT lists a westbound I-70 road closure near Marshall from March 19, 2026, to September 25, 2026.
- Ramp closures: No named I-70 ramp closure was listed in the retrieved Illinois road-closure records for May 13, 2026.
I-70 Indiana Road Conditions
Official links: Indiana TrafficWise | Indiana TrafficWise event list | INDOT restrictions and closings | Revive I-70
- Wayne County, west of Cambridge City to the Ohio state line: Revive I-70 construction continues along an 8-mile section of I-70. Work includes pavement replacement, added travel-lane construction in the median, and improvements to 21 bridges.
- Mainline I-70 in Wayne County: Crews are working on the eastbound lanes. Westbound traffic is pushed to the outside to accommodate one lane of eastbound traffic on the westbound roadway. Lane and shoulder widths are reduced within the work zone.
- US 40 interchange: Work continues to replace the existing partial cloverleaf interchange with a diamond interchange with roundabouts. Existing loop ramps are being removed as part of the interchange reconstruction.
- US 35 interchange: Significant interchange improvements continue, including replacement of the existing partial cloverleaf interchange with a diamond interchange with roundabouts.
- State Road 1 ramps to and from eastbound I-70: A temporary ramp closure is expected in late spring, with reopening expected this summer, for pavement rehabilitation on the ramps.
- US 27 and eastbound I-70 ramps: Revive I-70 listed temporary ramp closures tied to the spring traffic shift and eastbound I-70 work.
I-70 Ohio Road Conditions
Official links: OHGO | ODOT traffic advisories | ODOT projects
- Columbus, I-70/I-71 Downtown Ramp Up: Reconstruction continues on I-70 and I-71 through downtown Columbus. Work includes ramp, bridge, and interchange reconstruction in the downtown corridor.
- Downtown Columbus, I-70/I-71 project limits: ODOT lists ramp closures within the I-70 reconstruction project limits while maintaining some point of access for both eastbound and westbound I-70.
- Downtown Columbus, Front Street / High Street area: The Downtown Ramp Up project includes continued bridge and ramp sequencing in the central Columbus I-70/I-71 corridor.
I-70 West Virginia Road Conditions
Official links: WV511 | WVDOT I-70 Bridges construction map | WVDOT current road conditions
- Wheeling area, I-70 Bridges project: WVDOT lists active I-70 Bridges project activity including bridge construction, lane closures, traffic switches, and height restrictions.
- I-70 Bridges work zone: Drivers should expect traffic-control changes around active bridge construction locations in the Wheeling I-70 corridor.
- Ramp closures: No named I-70 ramp closure was listed in the retrieved West Virginia road-condition results for May 13, 2026.
I-70 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
Official links: 511PA | PennDOT Interstate 70 Projects | PennDOT District 12 I-70 Projects
- Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, I-70 at Arnold City Interchange: Construction continues on the I-70 Arnold City Interchange project. The project connects Route 3011 / Finley Road / Indian Hill Road and Daugherty Lane to I-70.
- Arnold City project limits: The work zone extends approximately 1.75 miles from the I-70 bridge over the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad to 1.37 miles east of the Arnold City interchange.
- Arnold City interchange work: Work includes widening the I-70 median from 4 feet to 10 feet, widening outside shoulders from 10 feet to 12 feet, reconstructing the interchange into a diamond configuration, building a five-leg roundabout connecting the eastbound ramps with Indian Hill Road and Finley Road, and rebuilding the westbound ramps as standard diamond ramps with a non-signalized intersection.
- Exit 43 / Route 201 Fayette City to Exit 46 / Route 51 / I-70 interchange: PennDOT announced I-70 lane restrictions in both directions in this corridor for Arnold City Interchange work earlier in May. Current travel should be checked on 511PA for live lane status.
- Ramp closures: No named I-70 ramp closure was listed for Pennsylvania in the retrieved May 13, 2026 results.
I-70 Maryland Road Conditions
Official links: Maryland CHART / 511 I-70 | Maryland CHART incidents and events | MDOT SHA traffic conditions and road closures
- Mount Airy, eastbound I-70 bridge over MD 27 / Ridge Road: Bridge repair work continues on the eastbound I-70 bridge over MD 27 in Carroll County.
- Mount Airy ramp closure: The southbound MD 27 ramp to eastbound I-70 is closed because of the eastbound I-70 bridge repair project.
- Mount Airy work hours: Repair work is scheduled during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Northbound MD 27 has a single-lane closure during work hours.
- Mount Airy project work: Work includes removal of the side barrier, bridge deck, and steel beams in the damaged areas of the span over northbound MD 27, followed by installation of new structural elements.
- Myersville / South Mountain Welcome Center truck rest area: MDOT SHA announced a 10-day closure of the South Mountain Welcome Center truck rest area off eastbound I-70 near Myersville for installation of a new driving surface.
I-70 Road Conditions Overview
Regional Hazards Along I-70
- Mountain Passes and High Elevations – Steep grades and sharp curves in mountainous regions can be hazardous year-round. In winter, snow and ice create slick conditions, while in summer, sudden thunderstorms or hail can reduce visibility and traction. Altitude can also affect vehicle performance and braking.
- Snow and Ice in Winter Months – From late fall through early spring, stretches of I-70 often see snow, freezing rain, and black ice. These conditions can trigger chain laws, traction requirements, and temporary closures, especially in Colorado and other high-elevation sections.
- Heavy Rain and Flooding – Low-lying areas and sections near rivers can be prone to flash flooding or standing water during intense rainstorms. Hydroplaning risk increases in heavy downpours, and reduced visibility can slow traffic significantly.
- Wind-Prone Plains – Open sections of I-70 across the Great Plains often experience strong crosswinds. High-profile vehicles like trucks and RVs are especially vulnerable to gusts that can cause lane drift or tip-over hazards.
- Construction and Work Zones – Seasonal maintenance and infrastructure improvements are common along I-70. Lane closures, reduced speed limits, and narrowed shoulders can increase accident risk, particularly when combined with high traffic volumes.
- Urban Congestion – In metropolitan areas, such as around Denver, Kansas City, and St. Louis, heavy commuter traffic and merging lanes can create congestion and increase the risk of rear-end collisions. Rush hour delays and construction bottlenecks are frequent concerns in these regions.
- Fog and Reduced Visibility – Certain valleys and river crossings along I-70 are prone to fog, especially in cooler months. Sudden drops in visibility can lead to dangerous chain-reaction accidents if drivers do not adjust their speed and following distance.