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Friday, February 5, 2010 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2010-02-05 08:18:37)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Friday, February 5, 2010 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Crews treating roadways as snow continues to fall
2) Indoor Aquatic Center to host swim meet next weekend
3) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of February 8
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Contact: Tom Orzulak, street division manager, (785) 832-3031
1) Crews treating roadways as snow continues to fall
(Lawrence, Ks.) – Street crews began working 24-hour snow operations this morning at 4:00 a.m. Crews have been working to treat the roadways with a mixture of sand and salt since early this morning and continue their efforts as snow remains falling in Lawrence. A possible accumulation of up to two inches is possible. Crews will continue to work throughout the day to treat roadways as necessary.
Motorists should be aware that roadways may be slick. It is recommended to use additional caution on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Remember to always slow down when driving in winter conditions.
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Prepared by: Deepa Sampat, 785-832-3458
2) Indoor Aquatic Center to host swim meet next weekend
(Lawrence, Ks.) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division will host the Mid-America League Championships swim meet, Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive.
Nine swim clubs will compete in the meet, which is sponsored by the Lawrence Aquahawks. Admission is free and open to the public.
Though the facility will be more crowded than usual, normal lap swim hours will be available. Lap swim hours are 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 5:45 p.m. on Sundays.
For more information, contact Jimmy Gibbs, aquatics manager, at (785) 832-7946.
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Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
3) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of February 8
(Lawrence, Ks) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week February 8.
Project: Water line replacement
Traffic Impact:
Clare Road, East 19th Street to Maple Lane, no parking and road will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Miller Drive, East 21st to Maple Lane, no parking and road will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Project: North Second Street and Locust intersection
Traffic Impact:
North Second Street, southbound traffic at Locust reduced to one lane
North Second Street, northbound traffic detoured to Elm Street, to North Third Street and to Lyon Street
Locust, closed at North Second Street
Right of way uses
The following is an approved right of way use permits that may have traffic impacts.
Issued for: Oread Hotel Construction
Possible traffic impacts:
Indiana, 11th Street to 12th Street closed to through traffic, closures may last until February 4, 2010
BUS REROUTES
Route 4 to reroute during North Second Street project
Route 4 is rerouted in North Lawrence during construction at N 2nd and Locust Streets. Passengers wishing to catch the northbound bus on Locust will need to do so between North Third and North Seventh. After departing I-70 Business Center, the southbound bus will continue south on North Second Street across the bridge and back on route. Passengers wishing to catch the bus in the neighborhoods will need to do so on the northbound trip.
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