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Northwest Expressway: A Vision for Growth and Connection

A multi-decade development to support smart expansion in northwest Sedgwick County.
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Northwest Expressway: A Vision for Growth and Connection

A multi-decade development to support smart expansion in northwest Sedgwick County.
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Project Overview

The K-254 NW Expressway is a major infrastructure and growth corridor project focused on the future connection of K-96 to US-400 (Kellogg) near the Wichita/Goddard city limits.
This long-term initiative will improve regional mobility, support future housing and commercial development, and enhance connectivity across Sedgwick County.
The goal: to design and guide responsible growth that benefits residents, businesses, and the broader community.

Why It Matters

Connects underserved areas to opportunity
Supports economic development
Can address the need for regional flood control
Helps reduce congestion in key traffic corridors
Creates a framework for housing, business, and open space planning

Project Timeline

1997 – Initial Major Investment Study
2024–2025 – Community input, preliminary planning
2026–2028 – Right-of-way studies, environmental review
2029–2035+ – Phased construction and development

This is a multi-decade plan. Each step builds momentum for the next.

Leadership & Partners

This project is guided by a coalition of public and private stakeholders.
Lange Real Estate – Leading community outreach and coalition coordination
Tim Austin – Planning and development support

Local Agencies – Working with city, county, and regional partners

Bryan Frye

Wichita City Council Member

Ryan Mills

Development Director

Tim Austin

Professional Engineer

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A unified plan for Wichita’s growth.

The K-254 NW Expressway project connects key areas, supports economic development, and lays the groundwork for future housing and business corridors in Sedgwick County.
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20+

Years of Strategic Planning

5

Planning Phases Underway

3.2K

Acres Identified for Development

95%

Coalition Support Rate

12+

Community Stakeholders Involved

100K

Residents Impacted Long-Term