Weekly Traffic Update: October 2, 2026
Published on October 02, 2026
City of Lawrence Weekly Traffic Update: October 2, 2026
KDOT work to resume at Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is expected to resume work at the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Wakarusa Drive later next week as part of the ongoing SLT project in the area.
The City is aware of the delays and traffic impacts this work has created. To help keep residents connected to nearby businesses, the City has installed additional signage directing drivers to local access points.
As work resumes, please allow extra time, follow posted traffic control, and continue supporting the businesses in the affected area. They remain open, accessible, and ready to serve the community through this construction period.
Crack seal program to being next week
Beginning Monday, October 5, City contractors will begin work across Lawrence as part of the City's Crack Seal Program. This yearly program facilitates preventative maintenance on streets that have been identified for crack sealing.
Crack sealing is a preservation treatment process in which hot sealant is applied to cracks in pavement to prevent water intrusion, thus extending the life of the roadway.
Crews will perform crack sealing work continuously through the week, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to complete the list of identified streets. In each work location, various temporary lane closures will occur on the day of scheduled work to allow the mobile crack sealing to be performed. This work will continue through mid-June, pending weather or other delays.
Traffic Safety Moment | Work Zone Safety
Construction season may be winding down, but work zones are still active across Kansas. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, there were 1,705 work zone crashes in Kansas in 2024, an average of about 4.6 crashes every day. Those crashes resulted in 508 injuries and 8 deaths.
KDOT reports that inattention was the leading contributing circumstance in work zone crashes, followed by following too closely, driving too fast for conditions, improper lane changes, and right-of-way violations. Most people injured in work zone crashes are motorists, not highway workers.
When traveling through a work zone, slow down, follow traffic control, leave extra space between vehicles, and watch for workers, equipment, lane shifts, and changing conditions. Work zone restrictions can remain in effect even when crews are not actively working, including nights and weekends.
Learn more about Work Zone Safety: www.ksdot.gov/travel/traveler-safety/work-zone-safety
To learn more about construction projects around the city and view the interactive map, visit: lawrenceks.gov/construction.
Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.gov