The Kansas Department of Transportation will close both northbound and southbound I-135 in Wichita for construction Saturday, May 10, through Sunday, May 11. Beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday, southbound I-135 will be closed from the K-254 interchange to just past the K-96 interchange. The I-235 ramps to southbound I-135, including the newly constructed I-235 connector ramp to K-96, and the ramp from westbound K-96 to southbound I-135 will also be closed. Southbound I-135 is expected to reopen by midday Sunday, May 11.
Northbound I-135 will be closed at the K-96/I-135 interchange. Traffic will be diverted to eastbound K-96, where drivers will exit at Hillside Street and use westbound K-96 to return to northbound I-135. Northbound I-135 is anticipated to reopen by Sunday afternoon, May 11. KDOT says Motorists should allow extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and use alternate routes.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 511. For updates on construction projects in the Wichita area, visit ksdot.gov/wichita-updates.