TOPEKA - Due to safety concerns regarding ongoing winter conditions resulting from the winter storm, Governor Kelly has issued a Declaration of Inclement Weather for Shawnee County, ordering state offices in Shawnee County to be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

"Although crews are making progress, the roads remain hazardous. Therefore, state office buildings in Shawnee County will be closed on Tuesday." Governor Laura Kelly said. “While weather conditions have improved, it is important that Kansans practice safety by remaining indoors as crews work to clear roadways. Thank you to all of our first responders, medical professionals, public works crews, and state employees who are committed to ensuring the safety of our state throughout this weather event.”

This declaration applies to all non-essential state employees in Executive Branch agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction who work in Shawnee County. Appointing authorities in offices located outside Shawnee County have the option to declare Inclement Weather for those counties. 

During the period of Inclement Weather, essential employees are required to report to work as normal. Benefits-eligible non-essential employees should record Inclement Weather Leave during the period of Inclement Weather. Remote work is not being required.

For continuously updated road information, go to www.KanDrive.org and click on the Road Condition map. Other construction information, camera views, weather websites and travel details are also available. You can also call 511 - for Kansas road condition information from anywhere in the U.S., call 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).