KU construction projects delayed; move-in day Thursday

Construction on Jayhawk Boulevard on the Kansas University campus has been delayed, though university officials say it will be open before the fall semester starts Monday. Meanwhile, KU says to avoid the area around the Lied Center and Daisy Hill on move-in day Thursday.

The completion date for phase two of the Jayhawk Boulevard project has been delayed until Sunday, according to the KU Office of Design and Construction Management. Sidewalks and bus traffic are expected to be open later this week.

Construction on Engel Road at Daisy Hill has also been delayed. On move-in day, traffic around Daisy Hill is expected to be heaviest between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., with the most congested intersections expected to be 15th and Iowa streets, 15th and Crestline Drive, and 19th and Iowa streets.

On West Campus, Becker Road will be open only to local traffic from Crestline to Constant Avenue. The Irving Hill Bridge, over Iowa Street, will be a one-way, eastbound road for move-in traffic only. West Campus employees should be able to park in their regular lots. For parking availability, call 785-864-PARK (7275).

Congestion is also expected at 19th and Naismith Drive and 11th and Louisiana streets.

Further move-in day instructions can be found at www.housing.ku.edu.