Road closure planned for SW 29th Street in SW Topeka

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – A construction project will see part of Southwest 29th Street shut down until mid-July 2025.

Starting on Monday, Sept. 30, construction crews will begin work on a roundabout at Southwest 29th Street and Auburn Road. The roundabout will be the future access point to the USD 437 Middle School, according to a Shawnee County press release.

“Construction of this roundabout comprises Phase 1 of a three-phase project to reconstruct SW Auburn Road from SW 29 ^th Street to K-4 Highway, including constructing a roundabout at the intersection with SW 29 ^th Street.”

Shawnee County spokeswoman Amanda Monhollon

Southwest Auburn Road between Southwest 29th and K-4 Highway will remain open, according to the press release. Signed detours will be posted and access to properties in the closure area will be provided.

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