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Arts & Events October 8, 2025 - 6:06 pm

Volunteers spruce up a tunnel that connects two Lawrence neighborhoods

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The two-person Pinckney Tunnel Volunteer Collective has quietly cared for the tunnel connecting two Lawrence neighborhoods for years. A larger group came together over the weekend to spruce up the space.

Clark Huesemann presentation
Business September 29, 2025 - 7:20 pm

Presenters share 3 proposed sites for permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location

by Mackenzie Clark

Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market.

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Lawrence Life April 17, 2025 - 9:53 am

Roads to close in Old West Lawrence for Jayhawk watershed project

by Lawrence Times

A few blocks of Tennessee Street and Eighth Street will be closed starting Monday for continuing work on the Jayhawk watershed project.

Lawrence news April 18, 2023 - 11:53 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves contract for design of permanent traffic devices in Old West Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract for a final design of permanent traffic installations intended to slow and reduce traffic through Old West Lawrence neighborhood streets.

Lawrence news April 17, 2023 - 5:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider contract for permanent design of Old West Lawrence traffic devices

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an agreement for the final design of devices intended to slow and reduce traffic in Old West Lawrence.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 14, 2022 - 10:21 am

Round 2 of Old West Lawrence traffic pilot program to begin this week

by Lawrence Times

Install road barriers, gather feedback, rinse and repeat: the city’s pilot traffic calming system in Old West Lawrence is moving on to a second round this week, and some roads will be closed to through traffic while adjustments are made.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 25, 2022 - 11:09 pm

Open house allows Old West Lawrence residents to voice concerns, discuss future of neighborhood traffic program

by Andrea Albright

Neighbors shared observations and concerns Tuesday evening during a virtual open house to discuss a pilot traffic program that has caused some division among Old West Lawrence residents.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 24, 2022 - 10:34 am

What do you think of the Old West Lawrence traffic devices? City launches online survey

by Lawrence Times

An online survey is asking folks to share their opinions on the city’s traffic project that has placed temporary barriers throughout Old West Lawrence neighborhood streets.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 17, 2022 - 5:03 pm

Meeting on Old West Lawrence traffic barriers moved to online format

by Lawrence Times

A public meeting to discuss the traffic project that has placed temporary barriers throughout Old West Lawrence streets — and for city staff to gather feedback for permanent installations — has been moved online.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 29, 2021 - 12:04 pm

Old West Lawrence traffic project set for open house; staff to gather feedback for permanent installations

by Mackenzie Clark

The city in January will host an open house to discuss the ongoing traffic project that has placed barriers throughout Old West Lawrence streets, and to gather feedback for permanent installations.

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