Iowa Street lane reductions start July 6, delays expected through September
Iowa Street’s US 59 corridor will narrow to one lane each way July 6, slowing trips through the KU area as crews work from Sixth Street to Harvard Road into early September.
Iowa Street between Sixth Street and Harvard Road drops to one lane in each direction Monday, July 6. Drivers who use the route for commutes, deliveries, shopping trips and access to the University of Kansas area should expect slower travel while the work is underway.
The City of Lawrence is doing the work with the Kansas Department of Transportation on Iowa Street, which is US 59. Crews will start by closing the outside northbound and southbound lanes, then shift to the inside lanes later in the project. One lane in each direction will stay open throughout the job, but the narrowed roadway will change turning patterns and reduce speed along a stretch that carries a steady mix of local and through traffic.
KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program sends federal and state money to cities for surface preservation, pavement restoration and geometric improvement on city streets with a state highway designation. On Iowa Street, the work includes mill-and-overlay repairs, curb and gutter replacement and new ADA sidewalk accessibility improvements. The project is a surface preservation job and includes pedestrian access upgrades along the corridor.
The city’s estimated construction cost is $1.2 million, and Lawrence plans to seek $400,000 in KDOT reimbursement after the job is completed. The work should finish in early September 2026, weather permitting.
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