February 25, 2013

The Kansas Highway Patrol is towing vehicles abandoned on I-70 beginning today, Feb. 25, according to an announcement from the highway patrol.

The towing began at 8:30 a.m. and will be located at:

  • I-70 from 18th Street to the state line;
  • on I-435;
  • on I-635 from I-35 to the state line;
  • and on I-35 from the Gardner Road to the state line.

The process will be in effect until all roadways are clear and traffic is flowing normally, a spokesman said.

The towing will facilitate snow removal and keep the roadway open for emergency vehicles. The normal 48-hour grace period will not be in effect during this time, according to the announcement.

February 25, 2013