Drivers in Harvey County should plan ahead for a temporary closure this week as the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) continues work on the 36th Street bridge replacement.

KDOT officials announced that both northbound and southbound off-ramps from Interstate 135 to 36th Street will be closed on Friday, August 29, beginning at 5 a.m. The ramps are expected to reopen by 3 p.m., weather permitting.

The closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing construction activities tied to the replacement of the 36th Street bridge, a project aimed at improving safety and extending the life of the corridor.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use alternate routes, and exercise caution when navigating through work zones.

For more information and real-time updates on state highway projects, drivers can visit <a href="http://www.kandrive.org">www.kandrive.org</a> or follow KDOT on social media.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756050611343.jpeg" alt="Kansas Department of Transportation will be closing the I-135 off-ramps at 36th Street on Friday , Aug. 29, from 5 a.m. to about 3 p.m. (Map courtesy City of Newton)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Department of Transportation will be closing the I-135 off-ramps at 36th Street on Friday , Aug. 29, from 5 a.m. to about 3 p.m. (Map courtesy City of Newton)</figcaption>
 </figure>CITY OF NEWTON&nbsp;Drivers in Harvey County should plan ahead for a temporary closure this week as the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) continues work on the 36th Street bridge replacement.KDOT officials announced that both northbound and southbound off-ramps from Interstate 135 to 36th Street will be closed on Friday, August 29, beginning at 5 a.m. The ramps are expected to reopen by 3 p.m., weather permitting.The closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing construction activities tied to the replacement of the 36th Street bridge, a project aimed at improving safety and extending the life of the corridor.Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use alternate routes, and exercise caution when navigating through work zones.For more information and real-time updates on state highway projects, drivers can visit <a href="http://www.kandrive.org">www.kandrive.org</a> or follow KDOT on social media.

K-Dot to close ramps as part of bridge replacement project