This is a re-post from Kansas Bike/ Walk — Thanks!
The Kansas Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on March 3, 2011 in Lawrence, Kansas to gather input on future development of the US-40 Highway/K-10 interchange in west Lawrence:
Citing the potential for large-scale future development in the area, KDOT officials want to make citizens aware of current plans for improving the interchange and gather ideas for improvements in future years.
The open house is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center at Free State High School, 4706 Overland Drive. KDOT staff and planning team members will be available to answer questions and talk with property owners and other interested parties.
Provisional plans for US 40, which is West 6th Street as it passes through Lawrence, call for improvements on a 1.5-mile stretch beginning at George Williams Way and proceeding west to East 800 Road. Proposals under consideration include installing left turn lanes and traffic signals at the ramps to K-10.
Long-term improvements may include widening the US 40 bridge over K-10 to accommodate additional left-turn lanes and possible pedestrian walkways. [read more]
The plan will recommend potential improvements to US-40 (West 6th Street), the K-10 interchange, nearby local roads, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and public transit.
US-40/K-10 Planning Area Map
KDOT is developing the plan during the first half of this year, and the final report is anticipated to be completed by late summer 2011. To find out more about the study, visit the plan study page on KTOC. A planning map and Frequently Asked Questions are available for download from KDOT.
It is important for bicyclists and pedestrians to be involved in the planning process. If you live, work, or ride in the area, please attend the public meeting and voice your concerns about safe biking and walking conditions.
