New parking lot approved for KU west campus

? State elected leaders today approved a nearly $10.5 million parking lot at Kansas University.

Meeting as the State Finance Council, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and legislative leaders voted to allow the state to issue the bonds for the project.

The 1,500-space lot will be built on west campus and have shuttle connections to the main campus. It is expected to be completed by next fall.

The bonds will be repaid with student parking fees.