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Ramp that connects two Wichita highways will close until December. Here’s the detour

The Kansas Department of Transportation provided this map outlining the closure and providing a detour.
The Kansas Department of Transportation provided this map outlining the closure and providing a detour. KDOT

The exit ramp that connects westbound U.S. 54 to southbound I-135 in Wichita will close on Monday Sep. 30.

The closure is for a project that involves milling, patching and a concrete overlay being placed on each side consecutively, the Kansas Department of Transportation said Thursday.

“Motorists should follow the signed detour on northbound I-135 to exit 6B and 2nd Street, then turn left on southbound I-135 to west Kellogg exit 6A,” according to KDOT.

This is the last phase of the bridge rehabilitation project taking this year at the I-135/U.S. 54 interchange. The work is expected to be done by late December.

Wichita-based Wildcat Construction is the primary contractor for the $1,348,537.60 project.

During construction, drivers should stay alert and watch out for construction workers. Road construction projects across Kansas can be seen at www.kandrive.gov or by calling 5-1-1.

The Kansas Department of Transportation provided this map outlining the closure and providing a detour.
The Kansas Department of Transportation provided this map outlining the closure and providing a detour. Courtesy KDOT
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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