May 16, 2003

Contact: Jim Long, vice provost of facilities planning and management, (785) 864-4705.

KU construction projects will affect parking, traffic on campus this summer

Maps of both projects are available electronically through University Relations. Call Andrea Albright at (785) 864-8860.

LAWRENCE -- Beginning May 19, the day after commencement, construction on two improvement projects at the University of Kansas will eliminate parking in one lot and reduce Jayhawk Boulevard to one-way traffic periodically through Aug. 20.

The first project is phase II of the 2002 Waterline Rehabilitation Project, which will replace 4,000 feet of water lines installed in the early 1900s that are a secondary source of water for the university.

The project has been divided into six stages, four of which involve Jayhawk Boulevard. The other two stages will include work on Sunflower Road and 13th Street.

During construction, traffic will be restricted to one-way. Detours for traffic will be provided as necessary. Parking on the boulevard temporarily will be removed during each stage of the project.

The second project scheduled this summer will improve parts of the university's tunnel system by replacing deteriorated concrete wall and ceiling sections, installing a waterproof membrane over the tunnel, creating a drainage system and updating pipe supports and lighting.

This summer's phase of tunnel construction will be in an area between the Dole Human Development Center and the northwest entrance of Haworth Hall.

Excavation on the project is expected to affect parking in lots near Malott, Dole and Haworth. Deliveries and emergency access will be maintained at all times during construction. Parking in Lot 37 will be restricted. Handicap stalls will be retained, but reserved stalls and regular permit holders will be rerouted to other lots.