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Route 17 (Park Line) Detour Notice
Route 17 (Park Line) will be detoured for the 2026 Parade of Stars from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Trip Cancellation Notice for Monday, September 28
The following trips on Route 203 (Pawnee Connector) will be canceled today, September 28.
Trip Cancellation Notice for Friday, September 25
The following trips will be canceled today, September 25, for Route 12 (New Market) and Route 28 (Northrock).
Route Detours Due to Run for the Poor Oktoberfest and Wichita Wagonmasters on Saturday, September 26
Route detours will be in effect on Saturday, September 26, for routes 21, 24, and 25.
North Woodlawn Boulevard Reconstruction Begins Sept. 28
The City of Derby will begin reconstructing North Woodlawn Blvd. between Winding Lane and 55th St. on Monday, Sept. 28.
Construction & Maintenance Projects - September 4, 2026 - September 11, 2026
View the most recent construction bulletin.
Douglas Avenue Pilot Construction and 21st Street Improvements to Begin
The City of Wichita will begin two road projects next week: construction for the Douglas Avenue pilot project from Washington to Grove and improvements along 21st street between Park Place and Market.