WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed the ramp from northbound Interstate 235 to westbound Kansas Highway 96 in northwest Wichita. KDOT says the closure is necessary to repair the concrete surface, paint bearings, patch deck, and joints. The ramp is estimated to reopen in early October. The map below outlines the project and detour. The ramp from northbound I-235 to westbound K-96 (highlighted in Red) will close on Sept. 16. The suggested detour is highlighted in green. (Courtesy: KDOT) How a Kansas town found itself at the center of the abortion debate Wildcat Construction of Wichita is the primary contractor for the $293,464 project.