Lawrence commuter report
The following events and construction projects may affect commuter traffic this week in the region:
Goo Goo Dolls, 7 p.m. today, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Bonner Springs.
Melissa Etheridge, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Bonner Springs.
Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 7:05 p.m. Friday and 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
U.S. Highway 69, on the Metcalf Bridge that carries north and southbound traffic over Johnson Drive, lane restrictions for bridge repair and patching. Traffic strongly advised to find alternate routes, especially during the rush hours, as long delays are expected.
U.S. Interstate 70, westbound lanes of I-70 to the Fairfax Ramp Bridge, closed for repair and patching. Detour posted.
U.S. Interstate 70, westbound exit ramp on I-70 to Washington Street, closed for bridge expansion and joint repair. Detour posted.
U.S. Interstate 70, outermost two lanes of I-70 will be closed from the Kansas-Missouri border west to the Washington Street exit ramp.
Kansas Highway 32, eastbound lanes in Wyandotte County, closed for reconstruction. Traffic rerouted to westbound lanes.
Kansas Highway 32, traffic over Turner Diagonal Bridge in Wyandotte County will be routed to the new bridge while the second bridge is under construction.
U.S. Highway 75, from north of the Kansas River Bridge to 35th Street, traffic reduced to one lane each direction. The following exit ramps are closed: Northbound U.S. 75 to westbound U.S. 24; eastbound and westbound U.S. 24 to northbound U.S. 75. Detour posted.
U.S. Interstate 470, bridge carrying I-470 traffic over U.S. Interstate 70, bridge closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rehabilitation. Detour posted.
The following city construction projects may affect traffic this week:
11th Street from Mississippi to Indiana streets, closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for milling and paving.
23rd Street and Barker Avenue, lane closures for finishing work and cleanup.
Westdale Road, Centennial to Crestline drives, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
18th Street, Barker Avenue to New Hampshire Street, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
Indian Avenue, Massachusetts Street to Haskell Indian Nations property, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
15th Street, Cadet Avenue east to the city limits, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
15th Street, Iowa Street east to KU property, lanes limited, for milling and overlay.
Highland Drive, 900 block and 1000 block, lanes limited for curb work and milling and overlay.
Glen Eagle Court, lanes limited for curb work and future milling and overlay.
Tam O’Shanter Drive, Frontage Road to Quail Creek Drive, lanes limited for curb work and milling and overlay.
Lazy Brook Lane, Brush Creek Drive to 25th Street, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
Alvamar Drive, entire route plus some cul-de-sacs, lanes limited for curb replacement and milling and overlay.
St. Andrews, Seminole to Glen Eagle Court, lanes limited for milling and overlay.
Hogan Drive, east side, no on-street parking during some periods for storm sewer improvements and concrete street repair.
Nicklaus Drive, south side, no on-street parking during some periods for storm sewer improvements and concrete street repair.
Palmer Court and Palmer Drive intersection, reduced to one lane or closed during some periods for storm sewer improvements and concrete street repair.
Hogan Court and Hogan Drive intersection, reduced to one lane or closed during some periods for storm sewer improvements and concrete street repair.
21st Street, Ousdahl Road to east of Clifton, closed for storm sewer improvements and concrete street repair.







