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.

Bridge repair on U.S. Highway 59 as it crosses over Big Slough Creek north of Oskaloosa.

County Road 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 detour sign is posted.

Intermittent lane closures south of Lansing due to road reconstruction.

The ramp from northbound Interstate 435 onto Interstate 70 will be closed for bridge rehabilitation.

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:

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

Asphalt, curb and gutter repair will restrict parking on Barker Court.

Kasold Drive, between 22nd Street and Bob Billings Parkway, will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Flagmen will be on site to direct traffic.

2006 mill and overlay progress

This week, mill and overlay work may restrict traffic on the following streets:

¢ Maple Lane from Brook to 19th streets

¢ Fifth Street between Indiana and Maine streets