Interstate 70 West - Hays to WaKeeney

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Interstate 70U.S. 40
Interstate 70 U.S. 40 West
The first exit along I-70/U.S. 40 west in Ellis County joins the freeway with Walker Avenue south and Main Street north at the unincorporated community of Walker.
The first exit along I-70/U.S. 40 west in Ellis County joins the freeway with Walker Avenue south and Main Street north at the unincorporated community of Walker.
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I-70/U.S. 40 curve northwest from Walker across Old Highway 40 and a Union Pacific Railroad line.
I-70/U.S. 40 curve northwest from Walker across Old Highway 40 and a Union Pacific Railroad line.
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Old Highway 40 parallels the UP Railroad southwest to the city of Victoria. K-255 lines Catherdal Avenue 1.20 miles north from the city line at 13th Street to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 168.
Old Highway 40 parallels the UP Railroad southwest to the city of Victoria. K-255 lines Catherdal Avenue 1.20 miles north from the city line at 13th Street to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 168.
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Cathedral Street extends south into Victoria from K-255 to 10th Street at St. Fidelis Basilica, the Historic Catherdal of the Plains.
Cathedral Street extends south into Victoria from K-255 to 10th Street at St. Fidelis Basilica, the Historic Catherdal of the Plains.
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Toulon Avenue heads 1.8 miles north from Old Highway 40 and the UP Railroad siding of Toulon to the diamond interchange at Exit 163.
Toulon Avenue heads 1.8 miles north from Old Highway 40 and the UP Railroad siding of Toulon to the diamond interchange at Exit 163.
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Commerce Parkway runs along east side of Hays from Exit 161 south to Old Highway 40 / E 8th Street by Hays Regional Airport (HYS).
Commerce Parkway runs along east side of Hays from Exit 161 south to Old Highway 40 / E 8th Street by Hays Regional Airport (HYS).
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I-70/U.S. 40 turn northwest ahead of Exit 161 to bypass Hays.
I-70/U.S. 40 turn northwest ahead of Exit 161 to bypass Hays.
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Confirming markers posted ahead of the E 27th Street overpass and mile marker 161.
Confirming markers posted ahead of the E 27th Street overpass and mile marker 161.
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U.S. 183 (Vine Street) constitutes a commercial arterial north through the city of Hays to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 159.
U.S. 183 (Vine Street) constitutes a commercial arterial north through the city of Hays to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 159.
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U.S. 183 passes east of Downtown Hays south en route to La Crosse. North from I-70/U.S. 40, U.S. 183 travels 23 miles to Plainville.
U.S. 183 passes east of Downtown Hays south en route to La Crosse. North from I-70/U.S. 40, U.S. 183 travels 23 miles to Plainville.
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The North Vine Street Corridor Project rebuilt U.S. 183 along Vine Street from 32nd Street north to 41st Street. Six roundabouts were added along the arterial route during construction from May 2020 to October 2021.1
The North Vine Street Corridor Project rebuilt U.S. 183 along Vine Street from 32nd Street north to 41st Street. Six roundabouts were added along the arterial route during construction from May 2020 to October 2021.1
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U.S. 183 Bypass encircles Hays to the west and south 4.89 miles from Exit 157 to U.S. 183 (Vine Street) at Old Highway 40 Bypass.
U.S. 183 Bypass encircles Hays to the west and south 4.89 miles from Exit 157 to U.S. 183 (Vine Street) at Old Highway 40 Bypass.
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U.S. 183 Bypass leads south from the diamond interchange at Exit 157 to the campus of Fort Hays State University (FHSU).
U.S. 183 Bypass leads south from the diamond interchange at Exit 157 to the campus of Fort Hays State University (FHSU).
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Anticipated for construction from March to December 2022, the Northwest Business Corridor Project upgrades 230th Avenue and Feedlot Road into a belt route linking U.S. 183 Bypass at Exit 157 with U.S. 183.2
Anticipated for construction from March to December 2022, the Northwest Business Corridor Project upgrades 230th Avenue and Feedlot Road into a belt route linking U.S. 183 Bypass at Exit 157 with U.S. 183.2
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Yocemento Avenue stems one mile north from Rome Road near the UP Railroad siding of Yocemento to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 153.
Yocemento Avenue stems one mile north from Rome Road near the UP Railroad siding of Yocemento to I-70/U.S. 40 at Exit 153.
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I-70/U.S. 40 runs along the north side of Ellis at the diamond interchange (Exit 145) with Ellis Avenue north and Washington Street (K-247) south.
I-70/U.S. 40 runs along the north side of Ellis at the diamond interchange (Exit 145) with Ellis Avenue north and Washington Street (K-247) south.
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K-247 constitutes a 0.08 mile long segment of Washington Street within the exchange at Exit 145. Prior to 2021, the route extended another ten of a mile south to 3rd Street in Ellis.
K-247 constitutes a 0.08 mile long segment of Washington Street within the exchange at Exit 145. Prior to 2021, the route extended another ten of a mile south to 3rd Street in Ellis.
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I-70/U.S. 40 span old U.S. 40 and the parallel Union Pacific Railroad line at mile marker 137.
I-70/U.S. 40 span old U.S. 40 and the parallel Union Pacific Railroad line at mile marker 137.
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K-147 spurs 1.02 miles northeast to the unincorporated community of Ogallah from forthcoming Exit 135.
K-147 spurs 1.02 miles northeast to the unincorporated community of Ogallah from forthcoming Exit 135.
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K-147 continues 24.91 miles south from the diamond interchange at Exit 135 to Cedar Bluff State Park / Reservoir and K-4 by the city of Brownell.
K-147 continues 24.91 miles south from the diamond interchange at Exit 135 to Cedar Bluff State Park / Reservoir and K-4 by the city of Brownell.
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I-70 continues west to the Ogallah Rest Area at mile marker 133 and eight miles to the Trego County seat of WaKeeney.
I-70 continues west to the Ogallah Rest Area at mile marker 133 and eight miles to the Trego County seat of WaKeeney.
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U.S. 40 Business provides a cut off 0.72 miles from Exit 128 to U.S. 281 north from WaKeeney to Hill City.
U.S. 40 Business provides a cut off 0.72 miles from Exit 128 to U.S. 281 north from WaKeeney to Hill City.
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U.S. 40 Business at WaKeeney comprises a 2.19 mile long loop north on 13th Street, west alongside U.S. 281 on Barclay Avenue and 1st Street.
U.S. 40 Business at WaKeeney comprises a 2.19 mile long loop north on 13th Street, west alongside U.S. 281 on Barclay Avenue and 1st Street.
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U.S. 281 continues 39 miles south from the end of U.S. 40 Business at Exit 127 to the Ness County seat of Ness City.
U.S. 281 continues 39 miles south from the end of U.S. 40 Business at Exit 127 to the Ness County seat of Ness City.
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The unincorporated community of Voda lies 1.8 miles north of Exit 120 along Voda Road at the Union Pacific Railroad.
The unincorporated community of Voda lies 1.8 miles north of Exit 120 along Voda Road at the Union Pacific Railroad.
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A 0.81 mile long spur, K-198 runs north from Exit 115 to Old Highway 40 and west to the city of Collyer.
A 0.81 mile long spur, K-198 runs north from Exit 115 to Old Highway 40 and west to the city of Collyer.
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Banner Road extends south from the diamond interchange (Exit 115) connecting I-70/U.S. 40 with K-198.
Banner Road extends south from the diamond interchange (Exit 115) connecting I-70/U.S. 40 with K-198.
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References:

  1. "City proceeds with N. Vine project, despite unexpected high construction bid." Hays Post (KS), April 24, 2020.
  2. "Local officials advocate for 183 Bypass, I-70 bridge reconstruction." Hays Post (KS), October 11, 2021.

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Page Updated Monday November 08, 2021.