Project Information

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The K-96 Improvements Project aims to upgrade the K-96 corridor between I-135 and I-35. Improvements are needed to increase freeway capacity, enhance reliability and relieve traffic congestion to keep Kansans moving.

The project area extends from the K-96 and I-135 interchange (near Hydraulic Avenue) approximately 9.5 miles east/southeast to north of the K-96/U.S. 54/400 interchange. Through traffic engineering studies and environmental review, the project will explore pavement replacement, adding new lanes and includes upgrades to the Hillside, Oliver, Woodlawn, Rock, Webb, Greenwich, and 21st Street interchanges.


Anticipated Timeline

*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) requirements, funding is not allocated for construction projects more than two years ahead of construction. Currently construction is anticipated to take four years to complete and could begin as early as 2027. After the completion of the Environmental Assessment, the right-of-way Process may begin. If selected for the IKE construction pipeline, final design activities for the project will include utilities relocation.

This project is being delivered by the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). IKE is a nearly $10 billion investment in the future of Kansas. This 10-year program and the transportation improvements it will deliver play a key role in making roads safer, supporting economic growth and creating more options and resources for Kansans and their communities.

Get Involved banner, background gradient with K-96 brand colors, K-96 Sunflower sign, drone image of backed up exit ramp traffic at Woodlawn Blvd

The K-96 Improvements Project aims to upgrade the K-96 corridor between I-135 and I-35. Improvements are needed to increase freeway capacity, enhance reliability and relieve traffic congestion to keep Kansans moving.

The project area extends from the K-96 and I-135 interchange (near Hydraulic Avenue) approximately 9.5 miles east/southeast to north of the K-96/U.S. 54/400 interchange. Through traffic engineering studies and environmental review, the project will explore pavement replacement, adding new lanes and includes upgrades to the Hillside, Oliver, Woodlawn, Rock, Webb, Greenwich, and 21st Street interchanges.


Anticipated Timeline

*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) requirements, funding is not allocated for construction projects more than two years ahead of construction. Currently construction is anticipated to take four years to complete and could begin as early as 2027. After the completion of the Environmental Assessment, the right-of-way Process may begin. If selected for the IKE construction pipeline, final design activities for the project will include utilities relocation.

This project is being delivered by the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). IKE is a nearly $10 billion investment in the future of Kansas. This 10-year program and the transportation improvements it will deliver play a key role in making roads safer, supporting economic growth and creating more options and resources for Kansans and their communities.