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South Lawrence Trafficway

Lack of use takes a toll on South Lawrence Trafficway bridge
By Mark Fagan
August 29, 2011
Turns out a road not traveled still yields to Mother Nature and Father Time.
Attorney working on South Lawrence Trafficway lawsuit says attempt at mediation ended in impasse
By Andy Hyland
04:01 p.m., June 24, 2011 Updated 05:26 p.m.
An ongoing lawsuit seeking to change the construction path for an extension of the South Lawrence Trafficway has been referred to an appeals court mediator, according to court documents.
Democrats call Brownback ‘disingenuous’ in touting highway projects
By Scott Rothschild
June 3, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback criss-crossed the state this week announcing more than $1.8 billion in major highway projects, including the South Lawrence Trafficway in Lawrence. And that has Democrats crying foul because Brownback, a Republican, opposed the increase in the state sales tax rate to fund the state’s comprehensive transportation program.
KDOT commits $192 million to complete South Lawrence Trafficway
Entire SLT might be a toll road, if feasible
By Chad Lawhorn
11:02 a.m., June 3, 2011 Updated 05:33 p.m.
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Friday morning that the state has committed $192 million to complete the South Lawrence Trafficway project.
South Lawrence Trafficway fatal accident victim is from Lyndon
Widower, police seek other driver in ‘extreme tragedy’
By George Diepenbrock
12:54 p.m., June 1, 2011 Updated 03:09 p.m.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office has identified a 48-year-old Lyndon woman as the victim of a fatality accident Tuesday afternoon on the South Lawrence Trafficway.
Environmental groups file appeal with 10th U.S. Circuit Court to stop South Lawrence Trafficway project
By Scott Rothschild
April 22, 2011
Groups opposed to the planned South Lawrence Trafficway have asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stop the $188 million project.
Opponents to South Lawrence Trafficway file appeal with U.S. Court of Appeals
J-W Staff Reports
April 22, 2011
Groups opposed to the planned South Lawrence Trafficway have asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to stop the $188 million project.
SLT opponents appeal federal court ruling
By Christine Metz
12:31 p.m., December 30, 2010 Updated 05:51 p.m.
On Thursday, a group of mostly environmental organizations announced that they would appeal a federal court ruling that upheld the decision to align the new four-lane highway through a portion of the Baker Wetlands.
Survey project on east half of proposed South Lawrence Trafficway extension to begin Tuesday
By Andy Hyland
December 27, 2010
A survey project on the east half of the new proposed South Lawrence Trafficway extension in Lawrence will begin on Tuesday.
Haskell students building trails to connect Haskell, Baker wetlands
By Christine Metz
December 2, 2010
Bright pink ribbons and piles of limestone rock bound by chicken wire mark a rudimentary trail that students at Haskell Indian Nations University hope will one day morph into a stronger connection between the Baker and Haskell wetlands.
Federal judge upholds decision to build South Lawrence Trafficway along 32nd Street; opponents promise appeal
By Christine Metz
04:52 p.m., November 8, 2010 Updated 06:41 p.m.
A judge has upheld the Federal Highway Administration’s decision to align the South Lawrence Trafficway along 32nd Street, as opposed to a route that would take the road south of the Baker Wetlands.
South Lawrence Trafficway could get state funding in 2013
By Christine Metz
October 31, 2010
Regional support for the South Lawrence Trafficway makes it a likely candidate for state funding in 2013.
U.S. 59 patching reset for Wednesday at South Lawrence Trafficway, weather permitting
By Mark Fagan
June 8, 2010
Pavement repairs once again will be expected to slow traffic Wednesday along U.S. Highway 59 at the southern edge of Lawrence, a day after wet weather postponed the work.
Expect slow going Tuesday on U.S. 59 at South Lawrence Trafficway
By Mark Fagan
June 7, 2010
Pavement repairs will be expected to slow traffic Tuesday along U.S. Highway 59 at the southern edge of Lawrence.
Protestors lay foundation for beavers to rebuild dam in Haskell Wetlands
By Cory Smith
June 2, 2010
A group of animal rights advocates laid a foundation of rocks, brush and logs Wednesday in an area of the Haskell/Baker Wetlands recently cleared by Douglas County Public Works.

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