I-135 Gold Project
- Improvements to Wichita's North Junction I-135 ramps to southbound I-235 began on April 5, 2021.
- Replacing the northbound I-135 loop ramp to southbound I-235 will be tremendous improvement that will make the North Junction much more efficient.
- The northbound I-135 ramp will be replaced with a two-lane flyover ramp to southbound I-235.
- The southbound I-135 ramp to southbound I-235 will be replaced. Expect daytime single lane traffic (with an 11' width restriction) on southbound I-135.
About the Gold Project
Work on the Gold Project Phase 2A began on April 5, 2021. Dondlinger Construction is the prime contractor on the $36,319,409 contract. Completion is planned for December 2023.
The highlights of the Gold Project Phase 2A include: replacement of the southbound I-135 ramp to southbound I-235, replacement of the northbound I-135 loop ramp to southbound I-235 with a two-lane flyover ramp and extension of the acceleration lane on the WB K-254 Ramp to SB I-135
Bids for the Gold Project Phase 2B were opened on Nov. 16. The prime contractor is Bergkamp King, A Joint Venture, LLC on the $140,775,519.00 construction contract. Work began on Feb. 6 with a completion date in mid-2026.
Highlights include a direct connection for EB K-96 traffic from NB I-235 to EB K-96 and new ramps for WB K-96 at I-135.
Current Traffic Impacts
A long-term 11’ width restriction on the two lanes of SB I-135, 53rd St. to south of the I-235/K-254 is in effect.
SB I-135 from 37th St. to 21st St. is reduced to two lanes.
The SB I-135 exit ramp to EB K-96 has an 11' width restriction.
The SB I-135 Exit to 29th St. is CLOSED (long term).
Hydraulic Exit to EB K-96 is CLOSED (long term).
Coming Soon
Likely in June or July, the SB I-135 Exit to EB K-96 will be closed on three days with little advance notice. A bridge over the UP railroad is to be replaced and half of the current bridge must be removed first. The UP RR is allowing a six-hour window for the work but they will not give much notice of the days the work can be done.
Likely in June, the SB I-135 Exit to EB K-96 will be closed on multiple days with little advance notice. A bridge over the UP railroad is to be replaced and half of the current bridge must be removed first. The UP RR is allowing a six-hour window for the work but they will not give much notice of the days the work can be done.
More Information
Read the fact sheet on the three phases of projects for the North Junction reconstruction.