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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 13, 2026 - 9:39 am

Water main break closes part of 7th Street in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

City crews have closed Seventh Street between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets following a water main break Friday morning.

Lawrence news October 27, 2026 - 5:51 pm

Kansas Turnpike Authority plans expansion of I-70 north and east of Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming project will expand Interstate 70 to six lanes in parts of Douglas and Leavenworth counties and replace two overhead bridges as part of a $136.6 million contract.

Lawrence news October 26, 2026 - 5:21 pm

Section of Bob Billings Parkway to be reduced to one lane; Tennessee Street milling work to begin

by Lawrence Times

A section of Bob Billings Parkway will be reduced to one lane each way, and Tennessee Street is set for milling and asphalt soon as work continues on road projects around Lawrence.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business October 22, 2026 - 4:14 pm

How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 10, 2026 - 1:13 pm

Ninth Street work continues, Google Fiber installation underway and more Lawrence traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

Crews continue to make headway on Ninth Street construction. Meanwhile, people in Lawrence should expect closures on Alabama and on West 23rd streets.

Lawrence Life September 25, 2026 - 5:53 pm

Lane closures coming up on 6th Street and more, plus segment of Lawrence Loop closed

by Lawrence Times

The city is closing lanes on Sixth Street and some other arterial streets, plus Douglas County has closed a section of the Lawrence Loop for maintenance.

Lawrence news September 18, 2026 - 5:06 pm

Part of 15th Street to close during days, lane of 11th Street to close and more Lawrence traffic updates

by Lawrence Times

Part of 15th Street will be closed during the days for a week, a lane of 11th Street downtown will be closed, and street maintenance is planned for neighborhoods in northwestern Lawrence.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 2, 2026 - 4:11 pm

9th Street in Lawrence will be open to traffic Thursday, city says

by Lawrence Times

Crews will reopen Ninth Street from Mississippi to Louisiana streets Thursday afternoon, according to the city. Here’s the construction schedule for the next few weeks.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2026 - 11:32 am

City soon to reopen 9th Street to traffic, plans to reconstruct Watson Park basketball court

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The end of full road closures on Ninth Street is in sight as the Jayhawk Watershed Project progresses. Plus, the city plans to replace the basketball court torn out of Watson Park.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 13, 2026 - 5:04 pm

Crews close portion of northbound Connecticut Street after water main break

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence expects a lane of Connecticut Street to be closed for one block through Friday, Aug. 21 following a water main break.

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