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"The pavement will be smoother and more durable so, whether walking on the sidewalks, bicycling down the street, riding a bus, it's going to be a safer and more convenient trip," Graves said. "Ultimately, it will also have a nicer appearance. With time, as the additional trees mature, it will be more shaded and more pleasant to walk along, especially in the heat of summer."
entirely, Iowa and Bob Billings will be reduced to one lane. Commuters should expect delays during construction and are recommended to follow detours or avoid these streets while access is limited.
Edited by Paige Lytle
The city's streets won't be alone in construction. The University will begin its own construction of Jayhawk Boulevard this summer; breaking the project up over four summers until 2016.
"Jayhawk Boulevard is a centerpiece of the new KU historic district," said Paul Graves, Deputy Director with the University's Office
Finally, the construction has been designed to be as consistent as possible with the University's
phased in four parts, Jayhawk Boulevard will never be entirely closed down.
ramps meet current accessibility standards.
According to conceptual designs, 60 canopy trees will be planted, paying homage to when lajhawk Boulevard was lined with American elm trees that were decimated by Dutch elm disease.
While the streets are unpaved, water lines will also be replaced in order to update to current standards, and storm water drainage will be installed in all areas.
TREY CONRAD/KANSAN
KNOW WHEN THERE WILL BE CONSTRUCTION ON WHICH ROADS:
SUMMER 2013
MAY TO AUGUST
NOW TO DECEMBER
MARCH
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