“Yeah. I was avoiding Mass. Street because of the construction. It seemed like it was going on for so long.”

— Rae Herod, clerk, Lawrence

“Yes I am, because now Mass. Street is all opened up. It makes the feel of Mass. Street more open and the people seem more open and happy.”

— Arsen Muradyan, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“Yes, I'm actually very happy it's finished. It makes everything more accessible, and I know that downtown merchants will be happy, too.”

— Bridget Patti, office manager, Lawrence

“Yes. I stayed away while it was going on.”

— James Muzzy, roofer, Lawrence