Lawrence police have responded to nearly 60 crashes and 140 stranded motorists since winter storm got underway

photo by: Kim Callahan/Journal-World

A Lawrence Police Department patrol vehicle is pictured June 28, 2022.

Between noon Saturday and 9 a.m. Monday, the Lawrence Police Department has responded to 56 noninjury crashes, three injury crashes and 140 stranded motorists.

Main roads have been mostly cleared but are snow packed, the department said in a Facebook post. Side streets and neighborhood streets may still be difficult to navigate.

Police warned motorists that if they leave their home they should allow for plenty of travel time and for plenty of room for stopping distance while driving. Also, drivers should be aware that the streets are “littered with abandoned vehicles” that were trapped over the weekend.