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Monday, January 7, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2013-01-07 06:55:57)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Monday, January 7, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Winter classes to begin soon
2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 7
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1) Winter classes to begin soon
(Lawrence, Kan.) – It may be cold outside, but don’t let your fitness take a back seat this winter. Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s winter fitness, G-Force and Martial Arts classes begin the week of January 7. All gymnastics and dance classes begin the week of January 14, and space is still available in many classes.
A variety of eight-week classes are being offered in the morning, afternoon and evening to accommodate various schedules. Classes are available for all ages, and will be held at various locations throughout Lawrence.
For a complete list of classes and times, visit:
Registration forms are available at all Parks and Recreation facilities including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or the Administrative Offices in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, please contact Jo Ellis,recreation instruction supervisor, at (785) 832-7920.
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2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 7
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 7. Construction projects listed are now available in a map format at http://lawks.us/construction-map.
Project: Fire line installation on Massachusetts Street, 9th to 10th Street
Traffic Impact: The northbound lane of Massachusetts Street, between 9th Street and 10thStreet, will be closed beginning Monday, January 7 as Utilities crews install a fire sprinkler line. Traffic control devices will be set up to close the northbound lane of Massachusetts within the 900 block. The southbound lane of Massachusetts will remain open to traffic. No water customers will be without service. All affected customers in that block have been notified. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, January 10.
Project: Miscellaneous Pump Station Reconstruction – Pump Station 15
Traffic Impact: EmCon, Inc. is reconstructing pump station 15 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 the pump station will impact the 200 block of North Michigan Street. Residents can expect to see construction equipment, materials, and construction activity within public right-of-way and utility easements. No access restrictions, lane closures, or detours are planned as part of this project.
Project: Crack Sealing
Traffic Impact: Crack sealing north of 6th Street in the neighborhoods east and west of Monterey Way. Temporary lane closures during working hours (weather permitting).
Project: KDOT replacement of K-10/23rd Street Bridge between Haskell and Barker
Traffic Impact: Traffic on both eastbound and westbound K-10/23rd Street from Haskell Avenue to Barker Avenue has shifted from the existing north/south shoofly detours onto the new K-10/23rd Street Bridge. For now, there will be two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane across the new bridge as project work continues. Crews will now begin work to remove the existing shooflys and complete work on the frontage roads on either side of the new bridge.
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 Concrete Rehabilitation Program
Traffic Impact: Contractors for the City of Lawrence will continue the concrete rehabilitation program through March of 2013 (weather permitting). Concrete streets to experience traffic impacts from patching include: Palmer Dr, Nicklaus Dr, Hogan Dr, Palmer Dr, east of Inverness Dr. 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 in cul-de-sac bulb locations. 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_street_maintenance_AsBuilt_11x17.pdf
Project: Water main installation
Traffic Impact: The Utility Department will install a water main on Belle Haven Drive, from W. 25th to W 27th. The road will be closed to thru traffic and no parking Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. There is no paring in the construction area and the road will be closed to thru traffic from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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.
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