Construction

Learn more about upcoming improvements, project timelines, and traffic impacts | 2026 Construction Preview(PDF, 12MB)

Find current and upcoming construction projects across Lawrence, including street improvements, utility upgrades and other infrastructure work. Use this page to learn what’s happening, where work is taking place, when it is expected to occur, and how construction may affect travel, access, or nearby properties.

Active Project Webpages

Below is a list of projects that are in active construction. This list will change as projects begin and finish construction. To get the latest updates on project construction, sign-up for email alerts here.


Interactive City Construction Project and Right-of-Way Maps

Our team maintains two maps to help you stay informed about work happening around Lawrence. The City Construction Projects Map shows City Capital Improvement Projects. The Citizens Connect Right-of-Way Map highlights permitted work by private contractors and utilities that may affect streets, sidewalks, or public spaces.

View the City Construction Projects Interactive Map

  • The City Construction Projects Interactive Map is used to show current status of active City Capital Improvement Projects. The dashboard highlights project phase from planning to close out, budget, description, type, etc.
  • This map may answer questions such as: "When is the street project going to be done?" or "What's the budget/schedule for this traffic light replacement?"
  • Additional information about current and past Capital Improvement Projects can be found on the CIP Budget Archive

View the Citizens Connect Right-of-Way Map

  • The Citizens Connect Right-of-Way Map allows users to view locations of permits, planning applications, code compliance cases, and licenses that the City has processed within Lawrence and Douglas County.

 

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Right-of-Way Permits

Right-of-Way Permits

Planning to work in the Right-of-Way?Apply for a Right-of-Way permit and learn more about Lawrence's Right-of-Way Management program.

Lawrence Transit Updates

Lawrence Transit Updates

During construction projects, Lawrence Transit routes may be altered or changed. Check out the Lawrence Transit Alert page to stay up to date with the latest route changes:Alerts - Lawrence Transit

Report a Pothole

Report a Pothole

Reporting potholes is even easier now through our SeeClickFix platform! Submit your request by eitherdownloading the app or using this online form.

Street Maintenance

Street Maintenance

Information about the City'sstreet maintenance program.

Dig Safe! Kansas One-Call

Dig Safe! Kansas One-Call

The city has joinedKansas One-Call to process all calls for locating city-owned water, sewer, stormwater, traffic signal, and fiber optic lines. Call 811 to locate private and public utilities.