KUMC Campus Construction Updates
Information for Volker residents about projects, traffic impacts, and campus changes.
LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 14, 2026
What's Happening
The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System are planning several major construction projects that will bring significant changes to the campus and surrounding area over the next several years.
The VNA is working directly with KUMC representatives to share information and help residents understand how construction and new developments may affect the neighborhood.
Projects Discussed:
Cambridge B Tower
New campus construction.
Theranostics Center
Research and treatment space.
Cancer Center
Patient care and research facility.
Campus Changes
Demolition and renovations.
Parking Garage
Approximately 2,300 spaces.
Traffic Impacts
Roadwork and possible closures.
VNA's Role
VNA is working directly with KUMC representatives to help residents stay informed about construction activity, traffic impacts, and campus changes.
This page will be updated as confirmed information becomes available.
Why Attend Meetings?
Some materials shared during neighborhood meetings may not be available for VNA to publish afterward.
Attend to hear directly from project representatives, see full project details, and ask questions in real time!
Latest Updates:
AUGUST - VNA NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
KUMC representatives provided an overview of upcoming campus construction and discussed how the work could affect nearby roads, traffic patterns and the surrounding neighborhood. Presentation slides shared during the meeting are not available for VNA to publish, but we will continue sharing confirmed updates and public resources here as they become available.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Contact Amanda Butler, VNA President, with questions or neighborhood concerns related to these projects. Email: president@volkerna.org
VNA can help identify concerns and communicate neighborhood feedback.