Traffic control changes for 6th St. – Iowa St. to Mass St. project

Beginning today, March 15, City contractors will initiate the process of shifting 6th St. traffic flow to a three lane configuration (one eastbound lane, one westbound lane, and one center turn lane) between Arkansas St. and Bluffs Dr.

The three open traffic lanes will be on the south side of 6th St. to allow space for crews to install a new watermain, storm sewer, sidewalks, and other improvements on the north side of 6th St. This section of 6th St is anticipated to be in this configuration through the end of July 2024. During this period of time, intermittent short-term closures of side streets on the north side of 6th St. will occur between Arkansas St. and Bluffs Dr, beginning with Florida St. next week. Additional phases of work in this area will follow.

Additionally, beginning Monday, 3/25, City contractors will shift traffic flow to the north side of 6th St between Tennessee St and Massachusetts St. This shift will allow for the contractor to continue street, storm and pedestrian improvements along the southside of 6th St in this area. This phase will reduce eastbound traffic turning north over Kansas River bridge to one lane. Kentucky St will remain closed at 6th St.

The City anticipates the 6th St. – Iowa St. to Mass St. improvements project to be completed in Fall 2024, pending weather or other delays.

 

 

To learn more about construction projects around the city and view the interactive maps, visit: lawrenceks.org/construction.

Contact: Michael Leos, Communication & Community Engagement Specialist, Municipal Services & Operations – mleos@lawrenceks.org