Lawrence Storm Drain Upgrade Starts | Lawrence News

Big changes are coming to Lawrence’s downtown as the Jayhawk Watershed project kicks into high gear starting Monday, July 6. A new storm tunnel is being built through Watson Park, replacing the aging system under the Outdoor Aquatic Center. Expect major traffic disruptions: Tennessee Street will shrink to one lane between Sixth and Ninth, and parking is banned east of Seventh between Seventh and Eighth. Seventh Street itself will be fully closed between Tennessee and Kentucky, with sidewalks shut down too — lasting through early August. The basketball court in Watson Park is off-limits, but playgrounds along Kentucky Street stay open. The Aquatic Center itself remains untouched. While inconvenient, these upgrades are vital for future safety, reliability, and upcoming renovations — so plan your routes now and brace for detours. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c47726f1d42071e