Construction Information & Closures

Facilities, Planning and Development is committed to informing the campus and Lawrence communities of construction-related road closures that may affect mobility in and around the KU Lawrence campus.

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.

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UnderwaySeptember 24, 2026 & January 2027Dyche HallCurrently underway, the sidewalk in front of Dyche Hall is closed and expected to reopen before August 24. It may temporarily close for construction activities and material deliveries. Pedestrians should cross Jayhawk Blvd at designated crosswalks and follow directional signage around the construction area. Construction is underway to address storm sewer issues and add an accessible ramp at the main entrance. The Museum's main entrance will close in mid-September, with access remaining available through the north entrance. The project is expected to be completed in January 2027.View
August 12, 2026September 18, 2026Mississippi StreetBeginning August 12, intermittent traffic impacts are expected on Mississippi Street adjacent to the stadium construction.  This work will likely require a partial lane closure, with traffic maintained through the area by work crew with flags.  This work will not occur every day.  Drivers should use caution when traveling through the area, particularly during weekend and overnight hours, as steel road plates may be used, allowing the roadway to remain open to traffic.  This work is expected to be completed by September 18.View
August 10, 2026Fall 2027Naismith Drive

Beginning August 10, Naismith Drive and adjacent sidewalk between Crescent Road and University Drive has been closed due to construction at the Entrepreneurship Hub.  Access will continue to be provided to driveways and fraternity and sorority parking lots but road is closed to thru traffic. 

The sidewalk in front of The Hub along Crescent has also been closed. Pedestrians are reminded to follow the detour signs for the designated pathway.

Closure of the roads and sidewalks are expected to last through the duration of the construction project, which will be about a year.

 
August 10, 2026Fall 2028Parking Lot 91Beginning August 10, contractors working on the David Booth Memorial Stadium will use the area in red on provided map, within and adjacent to Parking Lot 91 as a fenced-in storage area. Signs will be posted for an area of one-way traffic necessitated by this storage area within the southeast portion of Parking Lot 91.  These changes will remain in effect through Fall 2028.View
August 10, 2026August 11, 2026Naismith Drive, Schwegler Drive, 18th StreetAt 6:00am on August 10, the north and southbound lanes of Naismith Drive will be reduced to one lane between Schwegler and 18th Street.  Eastbound 18th Street from the Parking Lot 112 entrance to Naismith Drive will be closed for street maintenance.  In addition, Schwegler Drive will be closed at Naismith Drive.  All roads are expected to reopen by 7:00am on August 11.  During this time, access to Parking Lot 90 will be available via 18th Street.  
August 10, 2026August 10, 2026Burdick DriveBeginning at 7:00am on August 10, southbound Burdick Drive, behind Green Hall, will be closed to through traffic south of 15th street for utility maintenance work.  We expect southbound Burdick to reopen by 12:00pm.  During this time, access to Parking Lots 6 and 110 will remain open.  Irving Hill Road at the intersection with Burdick will be reduced to one lane.  Traffic controls will be in place to direct Irving Hill Road traffic.View
July 31, 2026August 7, 2026Lot 214/ BridwellBeginning at 7:00am on July 31, the north sections of Parking Lot 214, located near Bridwell Botany Research Laboratory, will be closed for repairs.  The portion of Lot 214, south of Bridwell, will remain open and will not be impacted. During this time, access to Lot 213 may be intermittently affected due to repairs being performed on the access drive adjacent to Lot 214.  While the north sections of Lot 214 are closed, accessible parking spaces will remain available on the open portion of Lot 214 south of Bridwell.  Lot 214 is expected to reopen by 5:00 PM on August 7. 
July 13, 2026July 31, 2026Fambrough Drive/11th StreetBeginning July 13, traffic along Fambrough Drive/11th Street just north of the stadium will be affected for three weeks due to construction on the north side of the street.  Illinois Street will be closed at Fambrough/11th. Westbound traffic lane on Fambrough between Mississippi and Alabama will shift to the center turn lane to allow for two-way traffic. Access through the intersection of Fambrough/ 11th and Mississippi will remain open in all directions. View
May 18, 2026August 3, 2026Allen Fieldhouse Parking GarageBeginning May 18, levels one and two of the Allen Fieldhouse garage will close for repairs.  In addition, one of the entry/exit drives will be closed with two-way traffic shirted to the open drive.  Please follow traffic control signage.  The garage and drives are expected to reopen by August 3. 
May 18, 2026August 3, 2026Lot 34Beginning May 18, portions of Lot 34 (south side) will close to stage construction vehicles and materials.  The lot is expected to reopen by August 3. View
May 18, 2026August 10, 2026Lot 111/ GSPBeginning May 18, portions of Lot 111, adjacent to Gertrude Sellards Pearson and Cobin Halls, will close for repairs.  The west side of the circle drive will close and parallel parking on the east side of the circle drive will be removed to accommodate two-way traffic.  The lot, both garage and surface, is expected to reopen by August 10. View
April 2026Fall 20269th & Mississippi StStarting April 20, the City of Lawrence, Municipal Services & Operations' Stormwater Master Plan project will close the intersection of 9th & Mississippi Street.View
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