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Winter weather is on the way, Lawrence ❄️🥶
Our MSO crews have been out yesterday and today pre-treating bridges, elevated surfaces, and other priority areas ahead of the storm — and we’re asking everyone to get ready now.
🌨️ What we’re watching:
Forecasts ...currently call for dangerous wind chills (-15 to -20°) and 2–8” of snow, with snow expected to start around 6 p.m. Friday and continue into late Saturday.
🚜 What to expect from City snow response:
We’ll focus first on priority routes (emergency routes, transit, schools, bridges, hospitals, major streets). After that, crews will move into residential streets as conditions allow. Neighborhood plowing generally begins once 2+ inches has accumulated or when icing occurs.
🧊 How you can help:
🏠 If you can, stay home during active snowfall/icing. Fewer cars on the road means fewer crashes and faster plowing.
🚗 Move vehicles off the street whenever possible (especially in cul-de-sacs). Parked cars are the biggest barrier to clearing curb-to-curb.
🗑️ Keep trash and recycling carts out of the street. Set them at the edge of your driveway so plows can operate safely and consistently.
🚰 Cold-weather reminder:
A few simple steps can help prevent frozen pipes: let a small stream of water run, open cabinet doors under sinks on exterior walls, and disconnect/cover outdoor spigots. If you suspect a frozen service line, call 785-832-7800.
➡️ Learn more in our release: https://lawrenceks.gov/2026/01/winter-weather-january-2026/
➡️ For maps, tips, and updates: lawrenceks.gov/snow
📸 This photo was taken during snowfall in January 2024
Winter weather alert: City snow plan, safety tips, and how you can help
With a winter storm expected to bring snowfall and dangerously cold wind chills to the Lawrence area, the City of Lawrence Municipal Services &...
lawrenceks.govMore parking is here for 9th Street 🅿️✨
To help support local businesses along 9th St. during construction, the City is adding 13 temporary parking spaces on 9th St. between Tennessee St. and the road closure, giving customers and patrons another nearby option to park and shop.
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🚧 What to know
These spaces are temporary and will be removed when 9th Street reopens. The configuration is angled parking in the center of the street, and the spaces will be ready to use by the end of day Thursday, January 22.
🙌 Most important: businesses are open
If you haven't been in the area in awhile, please remember: our local businesses along 9th are still open and would love your support.
Check out our release to learn more ➡️
Temporary parking added on 9th St. to support local businesses during construction
The City of Lawrence has added 13 temporary parking spaces on 9th Street between Tennessee St. and the road closure to support local businesses...
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As winter nears, @lawrenceshelter provides a warm, safe, pet-friendly shelter with supportive services to help unhoused individuals move toward stability. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact Lawrence Community Shelter at (785) 832-8864. A safe place and the right support can... save lives this winter.
As winter weather approaches, access to safe shelter is essential for individuals experiencing homelessness. Lawrence Community Shelter offers a warm place to stay for unhoused individuals, including those with pets. In addition to shelter, the facility provides supportive services and resources ...that help people move toward stability. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact Lawrence Community Shelter at (785) 832-8864. A safe place and the right support can save lives this winter.
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO is updating the Lawrence Bikes Plan and seeking community feedback on proposed routes to close gaps in the Lawrence Loop Shared Use Path.
Share your input at the come-and-go open house on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Public... Library Auditorium, or submit comments online January 20–February 3.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Help shape the future of the Lawrence Loop 🚲✨
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO is updating the Lawrence Bikes Plan, with a big focus on one community priority: closing gaps in the Lawrence Loop Shared Use Path.
🗺️ What’s happening
The project team has identified ...potential alignment options for Loop gap closures — and now they’re asking residents to weigh in. If you’ve ever thought “I wish the Loop connected right here,” this is your moment.
🏛️ Come to the open house (come-and-go)
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
💬 Prefer to comment online?
The public comment form is open January 20 – February 3.
Want to track the Loop as it develops? Visit lawrenceks.gov/loop.
Learn more in our release ➡️ lawrenceks.gov/2026/01/community-input-bikes-plan-loop/
Community Input for City of Lawrence Bikes Plan Update: Lawrence Loop
The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating the Lawrence Bikes Plan with a focused effort on identifying...
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We're looking for your ideas for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Each year, we prepare a five-year CIP that allows us to identify the needs of the community and prepare a long-term funding strategy to meet those needs.
If you have specific projects with an estimated cost of ...$100,000 or more with a life expectancy of more than two years that address a need in your neighborhood or elsewhere in the City; or, if you are developing a project that will be funded through the creation of benefit districts and you anticipate City participation, now is the time to submit those projects.
Learn more on our website: lawrenceks.gov/budget/cip
City of Lawrence offices are closed today in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to eliminating injustice, racism, and fear with peaceful protests, unity, and understanding. He believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all,... and challenged all citizens to help build a more perfect union and live up to the purpose and potential of America. We continue to commit ourselves to the dreams of Dr. King in this special year of commemoration.
Reminder that City offices are closed tomorrow, Jan. 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. More information on City services over the holiday: lawrenceks.gov/2026/01/city-announces-closures-and-service-alterations-for-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday
🗑 No change to ...solid waste collection during the holiday week.
🚗 Parking meters and lots will be free on Jan. 19.
🚌 Lawrence Transit will operate some fixed routes, as well as regular T Lift and On Demand service. Routes 1-10 will operate as usual. Routes 11 and 12 will operate a reduced schedule.
⛳️ Eagle Bend Golf Course will be open on Jan. 19 (weather permitting). All other Lawrence Kansas Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for the holiday.