A closer view of the ramp for Exit 183, which is the continuation of Interstate 70 West after the Kansas Turnpike departs it to run with Interstate 470 West. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West / Kansas Turnpike reassurance shields shortly after I-470 begins to the east of Topeka. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

This shield reminds motorists from Interstate 70 that Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) leads to Interstate 335. At Exit 177, I-470 West will depart the turnpike, which will then run concurrently with I-335 South. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 183. During the Kansas Turnpike portion of I-470, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the total mileage of the Kansas Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) as it officially enters Topeka, the capital of Kansas. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 182. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits on Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) start out at 75 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Kansas. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike). It's 4 miles to South Topeka, 54 miles to Emporia, and 131 miles to Wichita. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 180. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Traffic to Interstate 70 West toward Denver should take the next exit (Exit 177) to leave the Kansas Turnpike and remain on Interstate 470 West. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take Exit 177 to Topeka Regional Airport and Heartland Park Raceway. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Also take Exit 177 to the Combat Air Museum. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take Exit 177 to Stormont Vail Events Center via Topeka Blvd. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exit 177 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Washburn University can be accessed via Exit 177. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West at mile marker 178. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

All overheight loads must use Exit 177. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 177: Interstate 470 West / To Interstate 70 / To US 75 - Topeka / Salina / South Topeka Blvd. I-470 West exits the Kansas Turnpike here, which continues to the southwest along Interstate 335 toward Emporia and Wichita. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West on the ramp for Exit 177. The toll plaza for the Kansas Turnpike is ahead, after the ramp curves sharply to the north. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West approaching the toll plaza for the Kansas Turnpike, after leaving the turnpike via Exit 177. Traffic to Exit 6 (Topeka Boulevard) should keep right at the toll plaza, since the exit is immediately after it. The rightmost lane is for K Tag holders only. However, K Tag is also accepted at all of the other three toll lanes. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at the toll plaza for the Kansas Turnpike. As you can see, Exit 6 is IMMEDIATELY after leaving the plaza to the right. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 6: Topeka Boulevard (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West as it leaves the toll plaza, facing north. The exit numbers and milege for the remainder of I-470 are based on the total mileage of I-470 now that it has departed the Kansas Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 in the Topeka area is also known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway, as this sign reads. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

After the toll plaza and Exit 6, Interstate 470 West curves back to the west. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

State-named Interstate 470 West reassurance shield approaching Exit 5. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits on the non-tolled portion of Interstate 470 West are 65 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. Also, take Exit 5 to Washburn University and Mulvane Art Museum. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 5: US 75 South - Burlingame Rd (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mileage sign in the median listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 470 West. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take Exit 4 to the Kansas Children's Discovery Center and the VA Medical Center. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 4: Gage Blvd (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at mile marker 4. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits remain 65 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 3: Fairlawn Rd / 29th St (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Another mileage sign listing the distances to the three remaining interchanges on Interstate 470 West. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 2: 21st Street (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 470 West at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Another state-named Interstate 470 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 1B: Wanamaker Rd / Huntoon St (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West approaching Exit 1A - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 West at Exit 1A: Interstate 70 East / US 75 - Kansas City (Photo taken 8/11/20).

At Exit 1A, the left lane of Interstate 470 West becomes the ramp to Interstate 70 West toward Salina and Denver. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on the ramp to Interstate 70 West from Interstate 470 West, as it prepares to pass under the ramp from I-70 West to I-470 East, followed by passing over Interstate 70. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Ramp from Interstate 470 West to Interstate 70 West, as it passes over Interstate 70. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 470 END shield as Interstate 70 West traffic comes into view and the ramp prepares to merge into it. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The ramp from Interstate 470 West to Interstate 70 West joins I-70 West here at mile marker 355, to the west of downtown Topeka. (Photo taken 8/11/20).