08/14/2026
Heads up, Lawrence!!
*️⃣UPDATED Sept. 3, 2026 – PLEASE NOTE: Closures on Wakarusa Drive are being rescheduled. Details here: https://bit.ly/4yjFvSC
Original release below.
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Closures on Wakarusa Dr. scheduled for K-10/SLT project
A series of three separate closures on Wakarusa Drive is scheduled to begin next week, as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT) expansion project.
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Wakarusa Drive will close between Clinton Parkway and the entrance to the convenience store, Miller Mart, for approximately 45 calendar days. Access to Miller Mart and surrounding businesses can be made from the south during the closure.
Following completion of the first closure, Wakarusa Drive will close between Miller Mart’s entrance and Stoneback Drive for approximately 45 calendar days. During this closure, access to Miller Mart can be made from the north. Stoneback Drive can be accessed from the south and Aberdeen Apartments can be accessed from the east entrance at Ranch Street.
Upon completion, Wakarusa Drive will close between Stoneback Drive and 27th Street for up to 90 calendar days. During this closure, Stoneback Drive can be accessed from the north.
No detours will be posted during the closures, and motorists will need to use alternate routes.
All project work and traffic changes are conditions permitting and subject to change.
More information about the SLT project is available at ksdot.gov/SLT.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from hand-held mobile device use in all active work zones. For current road conditions, visit KanDrive.gov or call 511. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/NortheastNews.
