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Lawrence news May 18, 2021 - 6:47 pm

KDOT proposes widening west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway to 4 lanes — so what’s next?

by Conner Mitchell

State and federal officials are recommending that the west leg of the South Lawrence Trafficway be expanded from two to four lanes, with an expanded intersection at Interstate 70 and modifications and upgrades at existing interchanges, including the one at 27th and Wakarusa.

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