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We received a comment regarding the problem of the short distance from the Lackman entrance ramp and the turn ramps which lead to the I-35.
Response: Thanks for your comment. As additional lanes are planned for and access points to the ramps are extended and separated, this will help traffic flow. This might be an area where collector/distributor (think Roe and Nall exit) roads would work to help reduce the conflicting weaving movements.

We’ve received comments about the need to expand or replace the Westbound I-435 to Southbound I-35 flyover with a two-lane flyover. We’ve also received comments about the need to expand the Northbound I-35 to I-435 exit ramp to two lanes.
Response:
It is likely that additional lanes at these locations will be part of the final concept.
Thanks for your comments and suggestions.

One comment received suggested improvements to how the area was signed to provide directions to the motorist.
The comment: “Sign the rightmost lane on I-435 southbound as Exit Only for Lackman/I-35 so that continuing traffic will move left to make room for K-10 traffic.”
Response:
Thanks for your comment. Signage is more complicated than you would think. What might be logical to one driver, doesn’t make sense to another. KDOT has detailed guidelines for directional signage and works hard to make the driver experience easier by providing straightforward signs. As new concepts are developed the study team is working closely with KDOT to develop a signage plan that provides the driver with the necessary information to make decisions about where they need to be in a timely fashion.