Design work for improvements to K-96 from I-135 east to U.S. 54 is in the early stages. Visit www.K96Improvements.gov.

The Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), a 10-year program developed in consultation with Kansans and approved by the 2020 Legislature, preserves our existing system and gives us flexibility to address current and future opportunities and challenges. See the potential projects for south central Kansas.

See the fact sheet for the North Junction reconstruction projects.

The Wichita region Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) plan outlines how to increase transportation agency collaboration using the TSMO toolbox.

The Beeline and the Amtrak bus connection to Oklahoma City and Newton are now operating out of the Wichita Transit Center at 214 S. Topeka. Routes include Wichita to Salina, Wichita to Joplin, Missouri, and Oklahoma City to Newton (with some stops en route).

The WICHway website offers great camera views, traffic speeds and information from message boards PLUS it is smart phone-ready! See the website at www.WICHway.org.

KDOT activities in the Wichita Metro.

The City of Wichita's weekly traffic report and maintenance project updates are listed in the Construction & Maintenance Projects document. 

Sedgwick County road projects are listed on the Public Works page.

KanDrive, www.kandrive.gov, is a valuable web portal that provides info on weather, highway conditions and construction plus camera views from around the state.

If you use the Kansas Turnpike a lot, you might want to subscribe to their text messaging service. Info on weather, road conditions and crash-related traffic problems are sent to your phone. Sign up >>

K-TAG is the Kansas Turnpike Authority's electronic tolling program. You can save 15 percent and breeze through the toll plaza without stopping. K-TAGS are now free. Read about the two K-TAG options.

Current Projects

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No. Jct. Phase 2B

Continuing improvements at North Junction & I-135/K-96 interchange
Start date: Feb. 6, 2023
Completion: 2026
Contract amount: $140,775,519.17
Prime contractor: Bergkamp King, A Joint Venture, LLC, Wichita
Scope of work: Direct eastbound K-96 connection from I-235 to east leg of K-96 plus other I-135/K-96 interchange improvements
Special notes: Numerous ramp closures and a width restriction on SB I-135 Exit to EB K-96. Details at www.135gold.com 

I-135 Ramp Repair

I-135 northbound right lane and entrance ramp to close Monday
Start date: March 18, 2024
Completion: Late September of 2024
Prime contractor: Reece Construction, Wichita KS 
Scope of work: NB I-135 entrance from E 85th St N. will have the ramp closed, and NB I-135 between 77th Street and 101st Street will have the lane closure due to bridge construction work.

U.S. 54 to I-135 Closure

Eastbound U.S. 54 to I-135 northbound ramp to close
Start date: July 15,2024
Completion: September 2024
Contract amount: $1,348,537.60
Prime contractor: Wildcat Construction
Scope of work: The project will involve milling, patching and a concrete overlay being placed on each side
consecutively.
Special notes: Work on this bridge is one of a four bridge rehabilitation projects scheduled this year at the I-135/U.S. 54 interchange. The bridge work will take place consecutively. This second project is set to conclude in September.

NB I-135 single lane closure

NB I-135 single lane closure for rehabilitation  
Start date: June 17, 2024
Completion: Early November 2024 
Prime contractor: Dondlinger and Sons, Wichita KS
Scope of work: Concrete patching, milling and overlay projects.
Special notes: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Eisenhower Airport Parkway

Northbound, southbound Eisenhower Airport Parkway/Ridge Road lane closures
Start date: July 8, 2024
Completion: August 2024 
Prime contractor: Wildcat Construction, Wichita KS
Scope of work: Concrete patching, milling and overlay projects.
Special notes: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Multi-year Projects

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I-235 & U.S. 54

I-235 & U.S. 54 Interchange Blue Project
Bids Open: Still in Design
Construction Start: Not programmed for construction
Scope of work: Second phase of interchange reconstruction includes ramp replacements and new access to WB US 54 and NB I-235 from West St.

No. Jct. Gold 2B Phase

North Junction Gold Project Phase 2B
Bids Open: Nov. 2022
Construction Start: Early 2023
Scope of work: Construction of a direct connection of EB K-96 from I-235 to K-96 east of I-135 and improvements to the I-135/K-96 interchange.
More info: Bergkamp King, A Joint Venture, LLC was awarded the construction contract for $140,775,519.17.

U.S. 54 - K-96 to Andover

U.S. 54 Freeway K-96 east to Andover
Bids Open: 2025
Construction Start: Summer 2025
Scope of work: Construction of U.S. 54/400 freeway continues east of the K-96 interchange to 159th St. E. at Andover.
More info: Design and early right-of-way acquisition currently active

North Junction Purple Project

North Junction Purple Project (Final Phase)
Bids Open: Unknown
Construction Starts: Not yet programmed for construction
Scope of work: Relocate mainlines of I-135 and K-254/I-235 including removing the left-off / left-on ramps. The project completes interchange connections for all the major roadways (I-235 / I-135 / K-254).
More info: Read the in depth North Junction Study or see the more concise North Junction Fact Sheet.

NW Bypass

K-254 from Goddard to Maize
Bids Open: Not scheduled
Construction Starts: ?
Scope of work: A freeway connecting U.S. 54 east of 183rd Street West to K-96 at Tyler Road.
More info: Some right-of-way has been acquired but funds are not currently available to construct this project.

More news:

75 mph speed limit signs are in place on 807 miles of Kansas highways. See the map of 75 mph routes in Kansas.

Keep Right, Pass Left. A Kansas law requires that drivers on roadways outside of cities, with two or more lanes in the same direction, must drive in the right lane unless they are making a left turn or passing another vehicle (fine is $60 + court costs).

Put the phone down and drive! Kansas joins 29 other states: drivers caught writing, sending or reading a text message while on a public road or highway = $60 fine + court costs.

Going fishing? Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks provides weekly fishing updates and KDOT has a couple of public access lakes at Hydraulic and 45th St. North. Here are maps to many of Sedgwick County's fishing locations.