Two ramp closures at the I-135/U.S. 54 interchange in Wichita are scheduled on Monday, April 8, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The first is a short-term closure on the exit ramp from northbound I-135 to westbound U.S. 54. It will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to remove the stripe on the left lane of the ramp over Hydraulic Avenue. For a detour, motorists could continue northbound on I-135 to exit 6B at E 2nd. Street N, then turn left onto southbound I-135 to reach the west Kellogg exit 6A.

The first ramp work will allow construction workers to shift traffic over to prepare to for a second ramp closure from southbound I-135 to westbound U.S. 54. This closure will begin once the first ramp is open.

The southbound I-135 to westbound U.S. 54 ramp closure is part of the four bridge rehabilitation projects scheduled this year at the I-135/U.S. 54 interchange. The bridge work will take place consecutively. This first project, southbound I-135 to westbound U.S. 54 ramp closure is set to conclude in late May.

Motorists are advised to stay alert and watch out for construction workers.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1.

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