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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.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 13, 2026 - 11:42 am

Mystery solved: Crews who painted Lawrence streets were from KDOT, city says

by Mackenzie Clark

It appears the mystery painters who restriped Lawrence streets without the city’s knowledge were with KDOT, the city announced Thursday, and the city will not have to pay for the markings to be corrected.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 12, 2026 - 6:11 pm

Mystery crews paint outside the lines on Lawrence streets; city is displeased

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is seeking answers after a mysterious paint crew arrived in town Wednesday morning and painted over — and beyond — existing traffic markings along some key city streets.

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.

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 September 5, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Construction of downtown Lawrence transit hub delayed; environmental review underway

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Construction of Lawrence’s downtown bus station, originally projected to be done in the third quarter of 2026, is now tentatively scheduled to finish in 2027 or 2028.

Lawrence news July 30, 2025 - 3:25 pm

K-10 to be reduced to one lane for work in multiple spots; expect delays

by Lawrence Times

Kansas Highway 10 in western Lawrence will be reduced to one lane in multiple places for construction work this week and next.

State News April 24, 2025 - 10:23 am

Kansas agency says scam texts about toll payments should be reported to FTC

by Sherman Smith, Kansas News Service

The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking people to report scam text messages about unpaid tolls to federal authorities.

Lawrence news March 10, 2025 - 12:56 pm

K-10 exit ramp in northwest Lawrence to close until June

by Lawrence Times

As part of the K-10 expansion project, the southbound exit ramp to West Sixth Street in northwestern Lawrence will soon be closed for a few months.

Lawrence news January 4, 2025 - 10:42 pm

Update: All highways in northeastern Kansas closed

by Lawrence Times

Update: Low visibility and impassable conditions have prompted the Kansas Department of Transportation to close all highways in northeastern Kansas.

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