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Project Description
The K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT) project is focused on improving safety and mobility for the SLT Corridor and the surrounding highway system, including alleviating strain on the City of Lawrence street network. KDOT selected a contractor and construction began in fall 2024.
Project Area Map
- North Project: I-70/K-10 interchange with Farmer’s Turnpike and improvements on K-10 to 6th Street (construction anticipated to begin in 2026)
- South Project: K-10 from 6th Street south and east to U.S. 59 with reconstructing Wakarusa interchange (currently in construction)
Project Details
| Project Name | South Lawrence Trafficway (south project) |
| Project Number | KA-3634-01 |
| Location | K-10 from 6th Street south and east to U.S. 59 with reconstructing Wakarusa interchange |
| Scope | Add two lanes to K-10/SLT to create a four-lane divided highway and other roadway improvements. |
| Approximate Length | 9 miles |
| Project Timeline | Construction underway |
| Construction Cost | $171 million |
Public Meetings
Documents
Appendix B: Public Involvement – Public Hearing- Appendix E: Alts Screening Tech Memo
- Appendix D: Traffic Safety Report Attachments – Part 2
- Appendix D: Traffic Safety Report Attachments – Part 1
- Appendix D: Traffic Safety Report
- Appendix C: SLT Noise Study
- Appendix B: Public Involvement – Part 2
- Appendix B: Public Involvement – Part 1
- Appendix A: Agency Coordination
- SLT Final SEIS Acronyms and References
- Chapter 7: Circulation List
- Chapter 6: List of Preparers
- Chapter 5: Public Involvement
- Chapter 4: Environmental Consequences
- Chapter 3: Affected Environment
- Chapter 2: Alternatives
- Chapter 1: Purpose and Need
- Summary and Record of Decision
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