Section of street on Innovation Campus to close

Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor • August 29, 2025

18th Street will be closed Sept. 2 through 5.

A portion of 18th Street on Wichita State’s campus will close from Sept. 2 through 5 due to construction. The sidewalk will also be closed.

18th Street goes from Oliver to Innovation Blvd. The closure will affect the section closest to Innovation Blvd., between NetApp and The Smart Factory, according to a map shared by WSU Strategic Communications in its newsletters.

Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications

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Ainsley Smyth, Managing Editor

Ainsley Smyth is the managing editor for The Sunflower. Previously, Smyth was the news editor during the 2024-2025 year. She is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s in communications with an emphasis in journalism and media production.