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Council approves Webb Road design concept to add sidewalks and lanes; vote 6-1 after debate on priorities

Wichita City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a supplemental design agreement and design funding for Webb Road (Central to 13th), moving toward a 5-lane roadway with sidewalks on both sides to improve school-area safety and connectivity; council debate weighed new infrastructure against street-repair priorities.

Public Works recommended a corridor upgrade for Webb Road from Central to 13th St., including widening most of the mile to a 5-lane section with a two-way left-turn lane, continuous sidewalks on both sides (six-foot typical; eight-foot adjacent to curb in constrained sections), pedestrian facility improvements near Minnehaha Elementary and Wichita…

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