News Releases
City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of June 25
(Sent: 2012-06-22 07:01:01)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 22, 2012
Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of June 25
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week of June 25. NEW! Our construction projects listed are now available in a map format at http://lawks.us/construction-map.
Project: Mill & Overlay – 6th Street from Iowa to Monterey Way
Traffic Impact: Contractors for the City of Lawrence are working on a mill and overlay project on 6th Street from Iowa to Monterey Way. Beginning Monday June 25 contractors will begin overlay operations from Monterey Way to Lawrence Avenue. From Lawrence Avenue to Iowa Street, contractors will continue curb and gutter and geometric improvement work. For the duration of the project, contractors will keep one lane in each direction available for motorists but delays are expected. Alternate routes include Bob Billings Parkway or 23rd Street. The entire project is due for completion by August 10. General working hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. When overlay operations begin, contractors may work earlier in the day.
Project: KDOT replacement of K-10/23rd Street Bridge between Haskell and Barker
Traffic Impact: Traffic on 23rd Street, between Barker and Haskell Avenues, has been shifted to utilize the shoofly detours on the north and south section of the roadway. Two lanes are available in each direction on the detours but traffic will be noticeably slower and speeds must be reduced on the detours. Bridge demolition is set for mid-June 2012.
Advance message boards will alert drivers to the lane closures. Drivers should expect major delays during peak travel times. Updated traffic information for the K-10/23rd Street bridge replacement project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/topekametro/laneclose.asp.
Project: 2012 Overlay Program Phase 2
Traffic Impact: Contractor for the City of Lawrence plans to begin the mill & overlay/ curb & gutter program on Monday, June 25, 2012. This week’s projects include the following streets: Phase A locations: streets located in the area generally bound by W 2nd to W 6th St and Indiana St to Maine St. These areas will see traffic impacts from some curb and gutter repairs, milling, patching, and overlay work. Through traffic in both directions will be generally maintained throughout the project with flaggers, traffic control devices and signage. There is a possibility of street closures, if necessary, especially during the day(s) of asphalt overlay. Residences and businesses will be notified if access to driveways will be restricted while work is performed. Please see the following link for mapped work locations for the entire street maintenance program for 2012: http://lawrenceks.org/public_works/files/2012_comprehensive_street_maintenance.pdf.
Project: 2012 Microsurfacing Program
Traffic Impact: Contractors for the City of Lawrence will continue to patch, with later surface sealing, as part of the microsurfacing program. Asphalt Patching in Phase B locations, generally bound by Kasold Dr to Monterey Way & W 6th St to Harvard Rd, is complete but surface sealing will occur in July. Asphalt Patching in Phase C locations, generally bound by Monterey Way to Wakarusa Dr & W 6th to Harvard Rd will continue. For patching and microsurfacing locations, through traffic in both directions will be generally maintained throughout the project with flaggers, traffic control devices, and signage. There is a possibility of street closures on residential streets only, if necessary. Please see the following link for mapped work locations for the entire street maintenance program for 2012: http://lawrenceks.org/public_works/files/2012_comprehensive_street_maintenance.pdf.
Project: Utility Department water main replacement
Traffic Impact: No parking with road closed to thru traffic on W. 22nd Street west of Ousdahl. Project to be completed by July 29th.
Project: 2012 Concrete Rehabilitation Program
Traffic Impact: Contractors for the City of Lawrence began the concrete rehabilitation program on Monday, April 30, 2012. Concrete streets to experience traffic impacts from patching include: Princeton Blvd from Lawrence to Peterson, N 3rd St from Elm St to Lincoln St, Lincoln St and Perry St from N 2nd St to N 3rd St. Through traffic in both directions will be generally maintained throughout the project with flaggers, traffic control devices and signage. There is a possibility of street closures, if necessary. Residences and businesses will be notified if access to driveways will be restricted while work is performed. Please see the following link for mapped work locations for the entire street maintenance program for 2012: http://lawrenceks.org/public_works/files/2012_comprehensive_street_maintenance.pdf.
Project: Levee trail detour for power plant expansion
Traffic Impact: A portion of the Kansas River levee trail has been closed for the construction of the Bowersock Mills & Power Co.’s new plant on the north bank of the Kansas River. A detour on the trail will take users from the trail to city streets crossing at the controlled intersection of 2nd and Locust Streets. Signage will be clearly posted marking the detour route to direct users throughout the detour. The city urges drivers and trail users to use caution when travelling through the intersection. The detour will run for the duration of the project, which is projected to last 20 months (starting April 2011). For more information, contact the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, at (785) 832-3450.
Project: Lawrence Municipal Airport sanitary sewer improvements
Traffic Impact: No impacts at this time, construction activities are currently on hold.
Project: Miscellaneous Pump Station Reconstruction
Traffic Impact: EmCon, Inc. is reconstructing pump stations 35 and 37 and decommissioning pump station 28 as part of City project No. UT0919CS. The work involves the installation of gravity and force main sanitary sewer lines and pump station facilities. Work on pump stations 28 and 35 will impact Sandpiper Drive, North Michigan Street, Pike’s Peek Place, and Riverridge Road. Residents can expect to see construction equipment, materials, and construction activity within public right-of-way and utility easements. Work on pump station 37 will impact East 1500 Road from Elmwood Street to the pump station site located approximately 900 feet east of Lindenwood Lane. Residents can expect to see construction equipment, materials, and construction activity within the public right-of-way and utility easements. No access restrictions, lane closures, or detours are planned as part of this project.
Project: Wimbledon Drive Watermain Replacement
Traffic Impact: Westland Construction, Inc. is replacing the watermain on Wimbledon Drive from Inverness Drive to Crossgate Drive. Access to Wimbledon Drive from Inverness Drive may be limited to a single lane as necessary to install the new watermain but will remain open throughout construction. Access to Wimbledon Terrace and Wimbledon Circle from Wimbledon Drive will be maintained during construction, however, this access may be limited to a single location from Wimbledon Drive as necessary to complete the installation of the new watermain and make connections to the existing system at these intersections. Access to private driveways will be maintained throughout construction.
BUS REROUTES
Constant Avenue
Road construction on Constant Avenue, on the west side of campus, has begun. This will affect Route 11 and Route 41, which will both be on a reroute to avoid the affected area. For assistance with trip planning, visit www.lawrencetransit.org or call (785) 864-4644. Construction is expected to last until August 1.
6th Street
Construction on 6th Street means that several bus stops may not be accessible. When outside lanes are blocked, the driver is not able to pull over to the curb to pick up or drop off passengers. Riders are advised to get on or off the bus at a stop that is before or after the construction zone.
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