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Lawrence news August 14, 2026 - 1:55 pm

Crews to close parts of Wakarusa Drive in connection with K-10 project

by Lawrence Times

KDOT crews will close three sections of Wakarusa Drive separately over the next few months for work connected to the K-10 expansion project.

Lawrence news June 23, 2026 - 5:34 pm

One K-10 ramp to close, others to reopen in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Ramp closures and traffic patterns on K-10 on the west side of Lawrence are set to change on Wednesday, according to KDOT.

Lawrence news May 22, 2026 - 12:50 pm

K-10 exit ramp at Clinton Parkway to close for construction

by Lawrence Times

The eastbound exit ramp from K-10 to Clinton Parkway will close next week for crews to work on a new highway alignment, part of the SLT expansion project.

Jaocb Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 13, 2026 - 7:06 pm

Douglas County commissioners approve $277K for Wakarusa extension environmental study

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract for a firm to conduct an environmental study, paving the way for an extension of Wakarusa Drive south of Lawrence.

Environment May 11, 2026 - 6:56 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider contract for environmental study for southern Wakarusa extension

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Douglas County could advance a contested South Wakarusa Drive extension Wednesday, as commissioners consider approving a contract for an environmental assessment for the project.

Lawrence news April 15, 2026 - 9:24 am

U.S. 59 south of Lawrence to be reduced to one lane through September

by Lawrence Times

A section of U.S. 59 Highway/Iowa Street south of Lawrence will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning next week and continuing through early September.

Lawrence news March 16, 2026 - 1:56 pm

Section of Iowa Street south of Lawrence set to close for the weekend

by Lawrence Times

A section of U.S. 59 Highway, or Iowa Street, south of Lawrence is set to close for the weekend for bridge work.

Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 12:18 pm

K-10 ramps in west Lawrence to close through May

by Lawrence Times

Two K-10 ramps in west Lawrence are set to close next week through late May.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 3:56 pm

Overnight closures planned for 27th Street, K-10 intersection in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The 27th Street intersection at K-10 will be closed intermittently during overnight hours this week as part of construction to expand that section of the highway to four lanes.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 29, 2025 - 2:06 pm

K-10 ramp at Bob Billings Parkway to close

by Lawrence Times

The Kansas Department of Transportation will soon close the ramp from Bob Billings Parkway onto eastbound Kansas Highway 10 for construction work.

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