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A North Junction highway ramp in Wichita will be closed for two months. Here are details

A portion of the North Junction in Wichita will close starting Wednesday, Dec. 7, for two months.

The westbound K-254 exit ramp to southbound I-135 will be closed to “construct the lane extension for this ramp onto southbound I-135,” according to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

During the closure, “traffic can continue onto southbound I-235 to Broadway to northbound I-235 to southbound I-135,” the release added.

Work on new interchange at North Junction, I-135 and I-235 north of Wichita in August 2022
Work on new interchange at North Junction, I-135 and I-235 north of Wichita in August 2022 Julie Mah The Wichita Eagle

For more information on the construction project and how it may affect traffic, visit 135GoldProject.

This story was originally published December 5, 2022 at 5:30 AM.

Eduardo Castillo
The Wichita Eagle
Eduardo covers crime and breaking news for The Wichita Eagle. His previous work experience includes stints at KWCH 12 Eyewitness News, the local CBS affiliate in Wichita, and as a marketing manager for a local real estate team. In addition to writing, Eduardo also enjoys still photography and cinematography. News tips? email at Edcastillo@wichitaeagle.com or call 316-268-6213.
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