K-96 Keeps Kansans Moving (November 2022)

K-96 Logo with branding and images: wheat field, K-96 highway image, City of Wichita image, Sunflower highway sign

KDOT is improving K-96 to prepare for and meet the demands of future growth in our city and region by enhancing safety, relieving congestion and increasing capacity.

The K-96 Improvements Project aims to upgrade the K-96 corridor between I-135 and I-35. Improvements are needed to keep Kansans moving. Through traffic engineering studies and environmental review, the project is exploring pavement replacement, adding new lanes and upgrading the Woodlawn, Rock and Webb interchanges.

Learn More at K96Improvements.com

K-96 Improvements Benefit Our Communities: Increase Capacity, Congestion Relief, Enhanced Safety, Interchange Improvements

What We're Doing

Currently, the K-96 Improvements Project is in the Preliminary Design phase.

From increasing freeway capacity to making interchange improvements and coordinating traffic signals, these enhancements can help reduce queuing on sideroads and ramps. This project is following a phased and deliberate process to engage the community in project solutions.


Project Timeline

K-96 Improvements Project Timeline from 2022 through 2026 and beyond

The project is currently underway with early stages of investigative work. From 2022 to 2023 we will explore potential design concepts along with environmental review to assess environmental, economic and social impacts. We’ll need your input on the findings from both the design and environmental review work – information on these meetings coming soon!
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Starting in 2024, we will finalize the design of the K-96 improvements and complete preconstruction activities. Construction could begin as early as 2026.

*The timeline is subject to change as the project evolves. While the project has an anticipated construction schedule, funding has not been allocated at this time. Following The Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE Program) requirements, funding is not allocated for construction projects more than two years ahead of construction.

Community Engagement Where are improvements needed? Drop a pin, and let us know! Click here to participate in our Map Activity

We Want To Hear From You

K-96 is an important link in our community for moving people and goods. We need your input to ensure that improvements reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Visit our project website to participate in an interactive map, take a poll, or submit a comment. You can also call 316-290-9691 or email info@K96Improvements.com.


Leadership Spotlight: Jake Borchers, K-96 Improvements Project Manager - "We are striving for meaningful community input on this project. It’s not just an empty promise; we’ve developed a robust plan to engage the community and encourage feedback in multiple ways. Whether it’s through our website, social media, email or project hotline – the comments come directly to me and the project team. We look forward to hearing from you! "

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K-96 Road Show

When you check out the K-96 project website, be sure to sign-up for updates to receive alerts about when the Design Team hits the road to talk about the project. From recent District Advisory Board meetings and WAMPO committees, to the upcoming Open House this winter, you won’t want to miss a stop on the K-96 Road Show. You can also engage with the project on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Thank you,
The K-96 Improvements Project Team


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