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Friday, January 18, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2013-01-18 06:57:58)NEWS RELEASE
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Friday, January 18, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Natural Symbols of Kansas program to be held at Prairie Park
2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 21
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1) Natural Symbols of Kansas program to be held at Prairie Park
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 SW Harper St., presents Natural Symbols of Kansas, a celebration of the state 1:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.
The program is open to everyone, but children under 14 years-old must be accompanied by an adult. The program will cover the historical significance of the bison, cottonwood, honeybee and other natural symbols. A special appearance by Kanza, one of the nature center’s bald eagle will also be included.
No pre-enrollment is necessary and there is no fee to attend.
For more information, call the nature center at (785) 832-7980.
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2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 21
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week of January 21. Construction projects listed are now available in a map format at http://lawks.us/construction-map.
Project: Public Library construction
Project Impact: Kentucky Street, from 7th to 8th Street, is closed to traffic due to the Public Library and 700 Vermont Parking Garage construction. The roadway is expected to be closed through January 25.
Project: New Hampshire Garage West Entrance Closure
Project Impact: The west entrance of the 9th and New Hampshire Parking Garage will be closed to traffic starting on January 24 for concrete repair. The entrance will remain closed until Friday, February 1. Alternate entrances/exits to the garage are available from New Hampshire Street.
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: Two lanes of traffic are available in each direction. KDOT crews continue to perform work on the bridge, utility work and removal of the shooflys.
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: 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. 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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