KDOT Field Engineering Administrator Michelle Anschutz and Emery Sapp and Sons Project Manager, Jase Hartenbower, provided a progress report on the South Lawrence Traffic Way (SLTW) construction. Work on the project began in 2024 to relieve traffic congestion and improve connections between the larger cities in Eastern Kansas. A nine mile stretch of highway K-10 is being widened into a four lane freeway, starting on the western end. The middle phase of the project is underway with the third phase starting early next year. That work will include dealing with major intersections and the construction of a pedestrian bridge. Having to move utilities has been a particular challenge. Meanwhile, traffic continues to move through the construction area.
