Public Works
Wakarusa Drive Extension Project
The proposed extension of Wakarusa Drive is a high priority improvement in the county’s road network. The proposed alignment will restore north-south connection for a large service area in southwest Douglas County, and provide Lawrence residents with increased access to city park facilities. The proposed road will be maintained by Douglas County.
County Commissioners approved the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during their business meeting on Nov. 9. The plan includes the future extension of Wakarusa Drive.
YouTube Videos
May 13, 2026, Commission meeting: https://youtu.be/raIko2d4Xjg?si=-uaJxU_pxBBEZucc
Nov. 9, 2022, Commission meeting: https://youtu.be/oFsTPXW7ZJQ
Oct. 26, 2022, Commission work session about the CIP: https://youtu.be/spbmy33kR-Y
Documents
Map
Details of Map Image
The map points to the proposed road extending Wakarusa Drive at the north to N1200 Rd at the south. The proposed KDOT improvements are near the Youth Sports Complex and federal property. The road is on the east side of the Eagle Bend Golf Course and crosses the Wakarusa River as it stretches through private property. The map shows a proposed riparian buffer zone east of the golf course and west of the proposed road, which would be an open space area.