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, 2023 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).
Barrier wall has been placed on the right side of NB I-235 from N. Broadway to the ramp onto SB I-135 for construction on a new K-96 exit ramp to EB K-96 and 29th St.
Coming Soon
Work on 37th St. west of I-135 may involve temporary traffic stops.
Improvements to Wichita's North Junction I-135 ramps to southbound I-235 began on April 5, 2021 and will wrap up this fall.
Replacing the northbound I-135 loop ramp to southbound I-235 is a tremendous improvement that has made navigating the North Junction much more efficient.
The northbound I-135 ramp has been replaced with a two-lane flyover ramp to southbound I-235 / westbound K-96.
The southbound I-135 ramp to southbound I-235 has been replaced.