Work Has Begun on I-635/K-5 Interchange

Published on October 05, 2021

A bridge deck replacement project on the northbound I-635 bridge over northbound K-5 and the southbound I-635 to southbound K-5 ramp bridge, in Wyandotte County, began October 1, with lane closures scheduled to begin on October 7, weather permitting.

To assist motorists during rush hours, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project will take place Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 5 AM. The project, which also includes lane widening work along the inside shoulder of southbound I-635, will be shut down for the winter from December 10 to March 12, 2022, but may resume sooner if there is favorable weather.

Northbound and southbound I-635 and northbound K-5 traffic will have lane closures and during designated periods of work, the southbound I-635 exit ramp to southbound K-5 will be closed. Crossovers to direct traffic may be constructed during the fall portion of the project.

When work resumes in March 2022, northbound K-5 will be closed to traffic and a crossover will be constructed to carry one lane of traffic from northbound I-635 onto southbound I-635. One lane of traffic will remain on northbound I-635. In March 2022, the I-635 exit ramp to southbound K-5 will be closed for the remainder of the project.

Traffic will be controlled using digital message boards, road signs, concrete safety barriers and traffic cones.

The project is expected to be completed by December 2022.

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.org or call 5-1-1. Drive safely and always wear your seat belt.