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Interstate 70 West as it enters Kansas from Missouri and downtown Kansas City by crossing the Kansas River on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct Bridge. (Photo taken 1/5/12). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 423C: Minnesota Ave / Washington Blvd. Ahead, I-70 West will curve sharply to the south and parallel the Kansas River for a little over a mile. (Photo taken 1/5/12). |
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View on Interstate 70 West as it comes out of the sharp curve, now facing south. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West reassurance shield at mile marker 423.2. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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As this sign at mile marker 423 reads, this stretch of Interstate 70 is also known as Dwight D. Eisenhower-Harry S. Truman Presidential Highway. I-70 retains this alternate name from Exit 275 in Abilene to Exit 16 in Missouri. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 70 West in Kansas start out at 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum through the Kansas City area. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 422D: Central Avenue (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 422C: Pacific Ave (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 422B to the University of Kansas Medical Center. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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At mile marker 422.2, Interstate 70 West begins to curve back in a westward direction. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 422B: US 169 - 7th St Trafficway (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West as it continues to curve to the west. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign on Interstate 70 West listing the distances to the three upcoming exits. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 421A: Railroad Yard (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Just beyond Exit 421A, the maximum speed limit increases to 65 mph. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph as usual. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 420B to Donnelly College. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 420B: 18th St North (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West at Exit 420A: US 69 South - 18th St Expwy (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West approaching Exit 419. It is at this point that the Kansas Turnpike designation begins on I-70 West. However, there will be no toll until after Exit 410. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 419: Interstate 635 - Park Drive / 38th St (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The ramp for Exit 419 runs alongside Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) for about 1/4 mile to the junction of Interstate 635. Access to Park Drive and 38th St is gained from this secondary ramp seen here. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) as the ramp for Exit 419 continues alongside it to the junction of Interstate 635. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 419. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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State-named Interstate 70 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Near mile marker 418, the maximum speed limit increases to 70 mph while the minimum remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 417: 57th Street (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Another overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the next three interchanges on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 415: College Pkwy / Turner Diagonal (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 414: 78th Street (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 414. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exits 411A-B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 411B (Interstate 435 North) to KCI Airport. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 411B: Interstate 435 North (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 411A: Interstate 435 South (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 410 to Village West Parkway and Edwardsville. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 410 to Kansas Speedway and Hollywood Casino. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 410: 110th St. At this point, the mileage and exit numbers on I-70 West will change to reflect the total mileage of the Kansas Turnpike. This is also the first time heading west on I-70 that a Kansas Turnpike reassurance shield is seen. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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As the mileposts and exit numbers change to reflect the total mileage of the Kansas Turnpike, this sign warns that Exits 224B-A, 2 1/4 miles ahead, are the last free exits before Interstate 70 West becomes tolled as part of the turnpike. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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State-named Interstate 70 West reassurance shield along with a Kansas Turnpike reassurance marker. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 224B to Lansing and the University of St Mary. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 224B to Historic Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 224B to Providence Amphitheater via K-7 North as well. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 225. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 224B to Tonganoxie. Take Exit 224A to Olathe. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 224B: K-7 North / US 73 North / US 24 West / US 40 West - Leavenworth (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 224A: K-7 South - Bonner Springs (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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West of Exit 224A, the maximum speed limit increases to 75 mph. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Kansas. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) as it enters Leavenworth County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 221.8. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 220. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Two miles ahead, Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) will pass through the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza. Cash customers are urged to keep right, as they will have to exit off the mainline to the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Now 1 mile from the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza, this sign shows that cash customers will have to exit off to the right and enter the toll plaza to get a ticket. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at the ramp to the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza. Cash customers must exit off here to take a ticket at the toll plaza. K Tag holders can remain on the mainline and pay electronically by passing under the toll gantry ahead. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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A closer view of the ramp to the toll plaza, at mile marker 217. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Approaching the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza, the speed limit on the ramp decreases to 35 mph. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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A view of the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and the toll gantry over the mainline for K Tag holders. K Tag is also accepted at both lanes of the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View as you leave the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) as the ramp from the Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza merges back into the mainline. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 216. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 215. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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There are two service areas on the Interstate 70 portion of the Kansas Turnpike. This sign shows the distances to them and dynamically displays the number of currently available truck parking spaces. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exit 212 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 212 to 222nd St. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 212: Tonganoxie / Eudora (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West / Kansas Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 211. It's 8 miles to Lawrence and 30 miles to Topeka. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Approaching the Lawrence Service Area, this sign shows some of the services available there. The ramp to the Service Area will be on the left ahead. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 210. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at the Lawrence Service Area. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 209. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 207. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 204 to The University of Kansas. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Also take Exit 204 to Haskell Indian Nations University National Historic Landmark and the Cultural Center & Museum. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) as it enters Douglas County. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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View on Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 205. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Take Exit 204 to the Dole Institute and KU Natural History Museum as well. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exit 204 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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North 2nd St can be accessed via Exit 204. (Photo taken 8/12/20). |
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Interstate 70 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 204: US 40 / US 59 / US 24 - Lawrence (Photo taken 8/12/20). |