Construction Information & Closures
The information below shows road/parking lot construction projects on and around the KU Lawrence campus. For information on other projects in Lawrence, view the City Construction Projects Interactive Map.
If you have any questions, contact Facilities, Planning and Development at kudcm@ku.edu or 785-864-3431.
| Begin | End | Location | Description | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | July 23, 2025 | Northbound lane of Naismith Drive from 18th Street to Schwegler Drive. | Naismith Drive’s northbound lanes will be closed from 18th Street to Schwegler Drive. Traffic will be diverted to westbound 18th Street, along Irving Hill Road and then connect back to Naismith Drive. The City of Lawrence will be completing a sewer line project. The road is expected to be closed from 6 to 9 a.m. The southbound lanes will remain open. See this map for recommended detour. | view |
| July 3, 2025 | Beginning of August 2025 | Westbound lane of West 19th Street west of Iowa Street and east of Constant Avenue | Starting July 3, the westbound lane of West 19th Street that sits west of the Iowa Street and east of Constant Avenue will be closed until the beginning of August. Westbound traffic on 19th street will be able to turn north and south onto Iowa Street and use 21 Street as a detour around the closure. | view |
| May 19, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | Pathway between Sunnyside Avenue and Jayhawk Boulevard | Throughout the summer, pathways between Sunnyside Avenue and Anschutz Library will be closed as improvements are being made to sidewalks, lighting and landscaping in the area. On July 11, access to the west entrance of Malott Hall will return, along with access to the pathway that runs along the west side of the building. The doors and pathway will remain open throughout the rest of the project. See this map for an updated route. The accessible Hawk Route will be opened throughout the project. For alternate pathways around the construction before July 11, see this map. | view |
| Ongoing: | ||||
| Summer 2025 | Lot 113 | Closed throughout the summer for reconstruction. | view | |
| Summer 2025 | Lot 222 | Closed throughout the summer for reconstruction. | view | |
| Jan. 4, 2024 | TBD | Lots 92 and 94 | The 11th Street access to Lots 92 and 94 will be EXIT ONLY until further notice. Drivers must enter Lots 92 and 94 via Spencer Art Museum Dr. from Mississippi St. and proceed through Lot 91 and the one-way bus lane on the east side of the practice field. Exit Lots 92 and 94 by proceeding north to 11th Street. Please note from May 26 to June 1 while Spencer Drive is closed, the entrance and exit for lots 92 and 94 will be accessible from the north on 11th Street. | view |
| Jan. 4, 2024 | TBD | Fambrough Way | Fambrough Way is closed for stadium construction until further notice. Lots 56-60 and 65 can be accessed via the pole gate entrance at the intersection of 11th & Missouri. | view |
| Nov. 20, 2023 | TBD | Temp Lot 97 | Temporary football parking area
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