Holiday Roadway Access
Below is the list of SW 12th Street sideroads that will open to local traffic before Thanksgiving: SW Garfield Ave. SW Mulvane St. SW...
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Road Closure Updates - November 2022
The City of Topeka and its construction contractor for the 12th Street Project, Bettis Asphalt, met Friday morning, Nov. 4, 2022, to...
Curb and Gutter, Roadway and Parking Construction
Looking down SW 12th Street to the east (pictured above on the right) and west (pictured above on the left) of SW Wayne Ave., you can see...
Utility, Water Line and Curb Updates
Work continues along SW 12th Street between SW Washburn Ave. and SW Gage Blvd. A utility contractor is placing a utility line underneath...
Mid-Summer Project Update
Full-depth concrete and the first lift of asphalt pavement was installed along 12th St. from Washburn Ave. to just short of Boswell Ave....
Driveway Access and Garbage Collection
While SW 12th Street is closed, access will be maintained from the alleys, side streets and temporary drives for residents and business...
Topeka Metro Bus Route Updates
As 12th Street construction continues to move westward, the exact routing of bus route 12 Huntoon will most likely keep changing and...
How to Reverse Park in 3 Easy Steps
Reverse angle parking can seem intimidating at first, but after a few tries with these three simple steps, you'll be parking like a pro...
Safety Benefits of Reverse Angle Parking
An estimated 267 people are killed and 15,000 injured each year by drivers who back into them, according to the National Highway Traffic...
Road Closure Updates
Ongoing updates on road closures as 12th Street Project progresses.
12th Street Landscape Plans
When construction concludes on 12th Street, a variety of trees will be planted along the corridor to add shade and aesthetic value.
What are Complete Streets Design Guidelines?
These guidelines provide flexibility to respond to unique circumstances in the environment and to incorporate emerging best practices.
How Your Feedback Made A Difference
In response to feedback gathered through the public engagement process, at least five substantive changes were made to the design.
The 12th Street Public Engagement Process
Learn about the 12th Street public engagement plan, which involved surveys and meetings with hundreds of citizens throughout 2019.
Facts About 12th Street
Quick facts about traffic volume, safety and Complete Streets guidelines.
What's Happening Now and What's Happening Next?
As Phase I construction moves forward, learn about next steps for utility relocations and public involvement.