Wichita: weekend I-135 northbound, southbound closures

Major highway closures are scheduled to take place in Wichita from 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, until 6 a.m. on Monday, April 8, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The first closure is southbound I-135 from the K-254 interchange south to just past the K-96 interchange. The second closure is northbound I-135 at the eastbound K-96.

For detours, motorists on southbound I-135 will need to exit at 11A to southbound I-235. For northbound I-135, motorists must exit to eastbound K-96. They can exit at Hillside, turn around under the bridge and then take westbound K-96 to northbound I-135 north.

Both northbound and southbound ramps of I-235 will be closed to prevent access to southbound I-135. The ramp from westbound K-96 to southbound I-135 will also be closed.

The project encompasses extensive reconstruction, including bridge removal, pavement removal, inlet reconstruction, re-striping and overhead sign installation.

Motorists should anticipate reduced speeds near the construction area. It is essential for drivers to remain vigilant and watch out for construction workers.

In the map above, the red line indicates the closure locations, and the green line shows the detour route.


For updated information on this and other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to www.kandrive.gov .