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Friday, March 22, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2013-03-22 08:32:18)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Friday, March 22, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Parks and Recreation to host dancing event this weekend
2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of March 25
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1) Parks and Recreation to host dancing event this weekend
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will host Ballroom Blitz, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 22. The event will be held at the Douglas County Senior Services Center, Eighth and Vermont Streets. The cost of the event is $8.
Shirley Barrand and Christie Curtis, parks and recreation dance instructors, will be leading the two-hour event featuring a variety of dances including: the foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, tango, east coast swing, salsa and many others. Registration will be accepted at the door. The cost of the event is $8.
Registration is available online at http://www.lprd.org or at any LPRD facility, 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 on this event, contact Jo Ellis, recreation program supervisor at (785) 832-7920.
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2) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of March 25
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week of March 25. Construction projects listed are now available in a map format at http://lawks.us/construction-map.
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Project: Iowa Street reconstruction (expect delays)
Traffic Impact: The City of Lawrence began Phase I of the Iowa Street Reconstruction project on Monday, March 4. The first phase of the project consists of reconstructing the entire roadway on Iowa Street, from 15th Street/Bob Billings Parkway (BBP) south to the Irving Hill Overpass. Motorists can expect major delays. During Phase I of this project, there will only be one lane of traffic in each direction south of 15th Street/BBP on Iowa Street. The intersection at 15th Street/BBP will still be open for north, south, east and westbound traffic. If possible, it is recommended to avoid this area during the construction. East/west traffic should utilize 23rd Street or 6th Street; north/south traffic should use Kasold or Kentucky Streets. Phase I of the Iowa Street Reconstruction project is projected to last through mid-May 2013. The intersection of 15th/BBP and Iowa will be closed to all east/west traffic after commencement ceremonies at Kansas University and will not re-open until mid-August.
Project: Beautification project/ E. 23rd Street at Massachusetts
Traffic Impact: The City of Lawrence concrete crews are replacing the island on E. 23rd Street at Massachusetts (northeast corner). Work is expected to last until the first week of April. Traffic in the eastbound and westbound lanes of 23rd Street and the northbound lane of Massachusetts will be restricted to one lane during construction.
Project: 9th and Delaware intersection/9th Street reconstruction
Traffic Impact: The city’s reconstruction of the intersection at 9th and Delaware and the reconstruction of 9th Street from Delaware to Pennsylvania began on Monday, March 18. The intersection of 9th and Delaware and 9th Street, from Delaware to Pennsylvania, will be closed and reconstructed with concrete. The intersection of 9th and Pennsylvania will stay open. The intersections of 8th and Pennsylvania and 9th and Pennsylvania and the 800 block of Pennsylvania will be closed during this project after the intersection of 9th and Delaware is opened up which may last up to two months. The official completion date for the project is July 20th.
Project: 23rd and O’Connell Signalization
Traffic Impact: Contractors for the City of Lawrence will begin completing geometric improvements to the intersection of 23rd and O’Connell Road to accommodate turn lanes and a new traffic signal. The geometric improvements began on January 30. Crews will work to rebuild the intersection of O’Connell and K-10 Highway (23rd Street) during this time. This project is associated with the redevelopment of the former Farmland Industries plant. Intersection work will be completed by March 29, 2013 but the signalization will not be completed until June 2013. Traffic on K-10/23rd Street will be reduced to one lane periodically (east and west) and the speed limit in the work zone will be set at 45 MPH.
Project: The City of Lawrence is currently working to replace a water line in the 1700 block of Louisiana. The road is closed to thru traffic with designated no parking Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This project is expected to last through March 29.
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 will be notified if access to driveways will be restricted while work is performed.
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.
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