From construction to events, street closings are a visible reminder of a city on the move.

City of Wichita Public Works Projects

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Report malfunctioning streetlights at traffic@wichita.gov; please include an address and pole number, if possible. As with any construction project, closures & detours may vary both in duration and location. Timeframes are tentative and subject to change. Please plan accordingly.

Major Traffic Impacts

1st Street Bridge at the Arkansas River

Description:  This project will replace the bridge on 1st Street North over the Arkansas River. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027.

Notes:  The bridge is CLOSED to all traffic. Traffic is detoured to Douglas Avenue utilizing Mclean Boulevard and Waco.

Wichita Biomedical Campus

Description:  This is a private construction project of a health science facility. The road closure is scheduled through September of 2027.

Notes:  English is CLOSED between Broadway and Topeka. Broadway is reduced to one lane in each direction between William and English. William is reduced to one lane westbound only between Broadway and Topeka. Topeka is reduced to one lane northbound only between William and English. Sidewalk is CLOSED on all sides adjacent to construction.