{"id":306358,"date":"2026-05-08T18:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/306358\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:25:12","slug":"california-avenue-bridge-to-fully-close-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/306358\/","title":{"rendered":"California Avenue bridge to fully close Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Starting Monday, May 11, the California Avenue bridge over Interstate 70 in Topeka is set to fully close. <\/p>\n

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the closure will remain in place until late fall as part of the bridge replacement project<\/a>. <\/p>\n

During the closure, through traffic can follow the marked detour on Southeast 21st Street, Southeast Adams Street and Southeast 10th Street. <\/p>\n

A pedestrian and bike detour path is marked on Southeast 11th Street, Southeast 10th Street, Southeast Deer Creek\/Carnahan Avenue and Southeast 21st Street. <\/p>\n

KDOT says the demolition and removal of the existing bridge will begin on Wednesday, May 13. Work will impact I-70 traffic. In addition, work will require an overnight closure of the area between the California Avenue ramps. <\/p>\n

Drivers should plan for the following work schedule: <\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m.:\u00a0The outside lanes of I-70 will close. Each direction will be restricted to its inside lane.Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m.:\u00a0All lanes of I-70 under California Avenue will close. During the closure, I-70 traffic will be diverted around the closed area by exiting at the respective off-ramp and re-entering I-70 via the on-ramp. The off-ramp stop signs will be covered, allowing traffic to flow through the intersection. Access to and from California Avenue will not be available.Thursday, May 14, by 7 a.m.:\u00a0Both inside lanes of I-70 will open, and access to California Avenue will resume.Thursday, May 14, by 3 p.m.:\u00a0All lanes of I-70 are expected to reopen.Friday, May 15: I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Lane reductions will remain for the duration of the project. Monday, May 18: All I-70 ramps to and from California Avenue will close for about two months. A marked detour route will direct ramp traffic to the Southeast Deer Creek\/Carnahan Avenue interchange during this time. <\/p>\n

According to KDOT, additional closures and reductions may occur until the project is complete. <\/p>\n

All project work and traffic changes are, condition permitting, and subject to change.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the California Avenue bridge replacement project at ksdot.gov\/California-Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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