Lawrence commuter report

The following construction projects may affect commuter traffic in the region this week:

Interstate 70, from the East Topeka to Lecompton exits, widening project under way.

The road widening project along U.S. Highway 40, otherwise known as Sixth Street, will continue with access to Sixth Street only restricted from George Williams Way, Fence Line and Queens roads.

Route 1055 south of Lawrence will be closed between North 800 and North 1000 roads for the replacement of a bridge immediately north of the Cedar Hill Gun Club. A signed detour is posted.

Access ramps between Interstate Highway 635 and Leavenworth Road are closed due to construction.

Interstate 35 at 87th Street, several ramps closed due to bridge construction. Commuters should use 95th Street if traveling north on Interstate 35 or 75th Street if traveling south.

The following ongoing construction projects may affect city traffic this week:

Sixth Street widening project from Folks Road to the South Lawrence Trafficway.

Monterey Way, between Stetson Drive and Grand Vista, as well as Peterson Road west of Kasold Drive, will be closed to through traffic for road improvements.

The bridge over the Kansas Turnpike on Kasold Drive, north of Peterson Road, will be closed due to reconstruction.

Lane closure due to storm sewer construction at the intersection of Sixth Street and Frontier Road.

Concrete repair during the workday will close Second from Wisconsin to Michigan streets.

Fifth Street closed from Mississippi to Indiana streets due to manhole installation.

17th Street, between Vermont and Kentucky streets will be closed for sewer construction. Construction vehicles may restrict traffic at the intersection of 17th and Massachusetts streets.

Parking removed along Vermont Street south of 23rd Street for the installation of a new water line. Parking will be restricted.

Possible delays on Iowa Street due to private storm sewer improvements and milling between 33rd and 34th streets.

In addition, mill and overlay programs may restrict traffic on the following streets:

Maverick Lane, from 27th to 28th terraces, 25th Street, from Crestwood to Ridge Court and 24th Street from Ridge Court to Iowa Street.