Multistate Major Highway Bridge Projects Prompt Extended Detours Through 2026

Several significant road construction projects across multiple states will cause detours and traffic changes. In Austin, Minnesota, Interstate 90 will close for 30 hours on Oct. 24-25 and again on Oct. 27 for bridge and lane construction, with detailed detour routes provided to motorists (Article 1). In Roane County, Tennessee, a bridge replacement on State Route 29 starting Oct. 27 will redirect traffic via State Route 61, with completion expected by November 2026 (Article 2). Wichita, Kansas, faces multiple closures: Interstate 135 northbound will be closed from Oct. 25-26 with detours due to bridge work, and a long-term closure of the southbound K-15 bridge over the Wichita Drainage Canal starting Oct. 27 will require a detour lasting through December 2026, impacting drivers heading to Derby and closing the southbound I-135 exit to K-15 (Articles 3, 4, 5). Drivers are advised to plan for delays, use caution in construction zones, and consult official resources for real-time updates.