Work on U.S. 54, I-135 and I-235 expected in Wichita this week. What to know

Eduardo Castillo
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Several ramps and highway lane closures happening on U.S. 54, I-135 and I-235 in Wichita this week may affect your commute. Here’s what’s happening.

Starting Tuesday, the exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 54 (east Kellogg) to northbound I-135 will close for a rehabilitation project that involves patching and concrete overlay on both sides of the ramp, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Work will be done Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the project is expected to be completed by October.

“Motorists should follow the signed detour on southbound I-135 to exit 5A and E Lincoln Street, then turn right on northbound I-135 to west Kellogg exit 5B,” KDOT said.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will close the exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 54 to northbound I-135 on Tuesday. Here is a illustrated detour provided by the agency.
The Kansas Department of Transportation will close the exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 54 to northbound I-135 on Tuesday. Here is a illustrated detour provided by the agency.

On Friday, the right and center lanes on northbound I-135 from Second Street to 17th Street will be closed. The center lane will reopen to motorists at 5 a.m. Monday.

KDOT did not say when the right lane would reopen.

Lastly, the ramps from northbound I-235 to northbound I-135 and northbound I-235 to eastbound K-254 will be closed from 5 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27, KDOT said.

Traffic will be detoured to southbound I-135. The closure was initially supposed to happen July 20 for new sign footing installation.

This map illustrates two ramp closures along northbound I-235 in Wichita that will occur over the weekend. A detour is highlighted in green.
This map illustrates two ramp closures along northbound I-235 in Wichita that will occur over the weekend. A detour is highlighted in green.

KDOT urges motorists to be alert and drive cautiously in the work zone. Residents can view construction projects in Wichita and across the state by visiting www.kandrive.gov