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Multiple collisions involving injuries temporarily closed all westbound lanes of I-64 near the Fayette-Scott County line on August 26, forcing traffic diversions. All lanes have since reopened.
Multiple injury collisions on Interstate 64 westbound near the Fayette-Scott County line forced a temporary closure Wednesday afternoon, with traffic diverted to I-75 North. All lanes reopened by mid-afternoon after emergency responders cleared the scene.
A semi-truck carrying batteries crashed on U.S. 27 in Bourbon County, causing both directions of the road to close overnight. The hazmat situation has been stabilized with minor injuries reported.
U.S. 27 in Bourbon County has reopened after a semi-truck hauling batteries crashed, causing a hazmat situation and forced closure of both lanes near Paris. Minor injuries were reported, and cleanup operations continue.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scheduled maintenance operations on I-75 southbound in Scott County between mile points 138 and 133 from 5 p.m. to midnight, with single-lane closures moving as work progresses.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1659 (McCracken Pike) in Woodford County on Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight for cross drain repairs, with KY 1685 recommended as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will install edge and buffer lines on a Scott County road Wednesday night from 7 p.m., with shoulder parking restricted during the work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will convert a traffic signal to an all-way stop at the intersection of Main Street and Fifth Street on U.S. 68X in Millersburg on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road overnight Wednesday, August 26, to level bridge approaches at the railroad bridge and Leestown Road bridge as part of the ongoing widening project expected to be completed in summer 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1331 (Howards Mill Road) in Montgomery County on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cross drain repairs near Stepstone Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct roadway marking work on U.S. 60 at Versailles Road on August 16 as final preparations continue for a new traffic signal designed to manage congestion at the busy intersection near New Circle Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will shift I-75 southbound traffic into a new configuration beginning Aug. 18 as work continues on a bridge restoration project over David Fork of Elkhorn Creek near mile point 110.5 in Fayette County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has fully activated a new traffic signal on westbound U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) at its intersection with southbound New Circle Road in Fayette County. The signal, which underwent testing in yellow flash mode starting Aug. 9, became operational Aug. 19 after a weather-related delay and significantly alters traffic patterns at the busy western Lexington intersection.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced temporary closures of Lancaster Avenue and Barnes Mill Road in Richmond on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Eastern Kentucky University's Big E Welcome Walk.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will resurface KY 21 (Big Hill Road) in Madison County starting Aug. 21, with alternating lane closures lasting until Nov. 15, weather permitting.
Two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties on Friday morning caused major traffic delays, with one crash involving a hazardous materials spill near Clays Ferry Bridge. All lanes were reopened by midday.
Two crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties disrupted traffic on August 21, with a northbound closure at Clays Ferry Bridge and a southbound incident in Scott County. One lane was later reopened.
Two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties shut down traffic for hours on August 21 before all lanes reopened. A fuel spill from the Fayette County crash delayed cleanup efforts.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 and New Circle Road in Fayette County from August 24-26 for bridge deck pothole repairs.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 33 in Woodford County from midnight to 8:30 a.m. on August 26 for cross drain repairs. Motorists are advised to use KY 1965 as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will fully activate a new traffic signal on Versailles Road on Aug. 17 to manage traffic at the busy intersection with New Circle Road's outer loop, improving traffic flow for turning and through vehicles.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a daytime road closure on U.S. 460 (Frankfort Road) in Scott County on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for paving operations between mile points 7.9 and 8.3 near Canewood Boulevard.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County on August 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for paving operations, with alternate routes available.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet postponed a scheduled daytime right lane closure on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County for tree trimming operations, with updated scheduling information to be provided later.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane on inbound Paris Pike (U.S. 27/68) between Iron Works Pike and Johnston Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree cleanup operations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is closing the right lane of northbound U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Lexington on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of northbound U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County on Thursday for tree trimming operations between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the I-75 southbound ramp to Newtown Pike from noon Friday, Aug. 7, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, for concrete pavement replacement as part of the Newtown Pike widening project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has moved up emergency repairs on KY 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County, closing the road immediately for cross drain work at mile point 0.3 near the Franklin County line.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has rescheduled overhead panel sign replacement on I-75 southbound in Fayette County to Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., weather permitting, due to a contractor equipment issue. Intermittent lane closures will be in place between the Northern Split and Iron Works Pike exits.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Kentucky 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for cross drain repairs. Alternate routes include Kentucky 3378 (Pea Ridge Road) and Kentucky 1262 (Jones Lane).
A wide-load commercial vehicle became temporarily stuck on I-64 eastbound at mile marker 105 in Montgomery County on August 3, blocking all lanes. The incident occurred in an active construction zone during a $19.6 million I-64 rehabilitation project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced daytime lane closures on I-75 southbound in Fayette County on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for overhead panel sign replacement work between the Northern Split and Iron Works Pike.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a daytime closure of U.S. 460 (Frankfort Road) in Scott County on Aug. 3 for cross drain repairs, with alternate routes available.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced a temporary partial closure at the Newtown Pike and Nandino Boulevard intersection starting August 2 for pavement work as part of the ongoing Newtown Pike widening project.
Olivia Lane off Newtown Pike will close beginning Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. for approximately one week as part of ongoing I-75 widening construction. Sugar Maple Lane is designated as the detour.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will host a public meeting August 11 on the North Broadway Complete Streets Study, seeking community input on safety improvements for the corridor between Main Street and Kingston Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled pothole repairs on New Circle Road for Wednesday and Thursday, with one lane closed each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews shifted traffic on Newtown Pike on July 28 as part of the I-75 widening project, preparing to begin construction on the Legacy Trail underpass that will allow safe passage under the expanded roadway.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct rolling roadblock operations on Interstate 75 southbound in Scott County on July 29 to repair potholes, with operations scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between mile points 142 and 120.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road for three consecutive days beginning Monday to repair potholes on bridge decks, with work scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct overnight intermittent lane closures on U.S. 60 inbound near New Circle Road beginning Monday, July 27, to install overhead lines for a new traffic signal and warning flasher.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane on U.S. 68 (Harrodsburg Road) in Lexington on Monday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for storm drain cleaning operations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a $6.8 million improvement project Monday at the I-75 northbound rest area in Scott County, featuring truck parking expansion, lighting upgrades, and ramp improvements, with completion expected by November 30.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has closed KY 1987 (Kirkwood Road) at the Salt River Bridge in Mercer County for bridge approach repairs. The road will remain closed until further notice.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close ramps connecting New Circle Road to Leestown Road from July 24-27 for reconstruction work related to a new Double Crossover Diamond interchange construction.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the northbound right lane on KY 418 near Jacobson Park on July 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drainage cleaning operations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close alternating lanes on U.S. 60 (Winchester Road) in Montgomery County starting Monday for crack sealing work, with closures scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A gas line leak temporarily closed Kentucky 33 at mile point 5.0 in Mercer County on July 17, but the roadway reopened by 2 p.m. Drivers were advised to use KY 342 as an alternate route.
Kentucky 33 in Mercer County is closed at mile point 5.0 due to a gas line leak. Motorists are advised to use Kentucky 342 as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin resurfacing KY 52 (Richmond Road) in Garrard County on July 20, with alternating lane closures planned from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for approximately one week.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the northbound right lane on KY 418 near Jacobson Park from July 22-24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for drain cleaning operations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduling lane closures at the U.S. 127B and U.S. 150 intersection in Boyle County for two separate weeks in late July to construct new concrete approaches.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the outbound right lane on U.S. 68 (Harrodsburg Road) on July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for storm drain cleaning operations near Fort Harrods Drive.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road overnight Friday, July 17, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday to level bridge approaches as part of the ongoing widening project, which is expected to improve safety and traffic flow when completed in 2027.
The Tates Creek Road bridge in Madison County has reopened to one lane after flood damage, though repairs are ongoing. The reopening comes nearly three weeks after severe June 27 flash flooding that killed four people across Kentucky.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled rolling roadblock operations on Interstate 75 in Scott County for Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21 to repair potholes, with operations running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced nightly lane closures on U.S. 421 near Midway in Woodford County starting Friday to paint bridge beams over the highway.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct rolling roadblock operations on Interstate 75 in Scott County on July 13-14 for pothole repairs, causing temporary traffic delays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet rescheduled tree removal work on U.S. 60 in Fayette County to Tuesday, July 14, moving it from July 10 due to weather.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close left-turn and through lanes on KY 34 at the intersection with U.S. 127B in Boyle County from July 13-17 for concrete approach construction.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the inbound right lane of U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) on Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree removal near Bordeaux Drive in Fayette County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin resurfacing U.S. 27X (Main Street) in Jessamine County on July 12 with nightly lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. lasting two to five weeks.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close alternating lanes on Richmond Road (U.S. 25) Sunday nights through Thursday mornings starting July 12 for a two-week resurfacing project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that a resurfacing project on U.S. 25 in Madison County will begin July 12, delayed due to emergency flood recovery efforts from severe storms that struck the region in late June.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close two left-turn lanes on southbound U.S. 127 at U.S. 127B in Mercer County starting Monday, July 6, through Saturday, July 11 for a concrete intersection improvement project.
A bridge on Tates Creek Road in Madison County remains closed due to flood damage from last week's storms. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says more in-depth repairs are needed before the bridge can safely reopen.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a resurfacing project on U.S. 25 (Robert Martin Bypass) in Madison County will begin soon, with nightly lane closures planned between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project was delayed due to emergency flood recovery efforts in the region.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues flood recovery efforts across central Kentucky's 12-county District 7, with several key roads reopening to limited lanes as crews clear debris and complete repairs.
Construction has begun on the Mayde Road extension project in Madison County, which will connect existing Mayde Road to Kentucky 1983. The project is expected to complete intersection work at KY 1983 next year.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Maple Grove Road at a bridge near Tates Creek Road in Madison County on June 30 to remove flood debris left by the weekend's devastating flash flooding that killed four in Central Kentucky.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Maple Grove Road in Madison County on June 30 to remove flood debris following devastating weekend storms that killed at least four people across Kentucky.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the inbound right lane on South Broadway (U.S. 68) at Virginia Avenue on June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for sewer drainage cleaning work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of New Circle Road eastbound between Leestown and Georgetown roads starting at 7 p.m. Monday to allow traffic to shift onto a newly constructed railroad bridge so replacement work can continue.
A bridge on Tates Creek Road in Madison County has been closed due to flood damage from heavy rains, with KY 1156 (Jacks Creek Road) recommended as an alternate route. The closure is among at least 12 state roads impacted by severe flooding across Kentucky.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct nightly resurfacing operations on US 68 in Jessamine County beginning June 29, with work scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. At least one lane will remain open in each direction throughout the project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform mowing operations on New Circle Road's inner loop on June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, with work occurring along the cable barrier between Versailles Road and Richmond Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 southbound tonight and June 30 to extend the merge lane for drivers entering from North Broadway, part of the ongoing I-75 widening project in Fayette County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1659 (McCracken Pike) in Woodford County on June 30 from 4 p.m. to midnight for cross drain repairs. Motorists should seek alternate routes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement rolling roadblocks on I-75 in Lexington on June 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to relocate a KU electrical line for soundwall construction as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will hold a public meeting July 7 in Versailles to discuss proposed improvements to U.S. 60 in Woodford County, including widening the roadway to six lanes and installing innovative RCUT intersections.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans rolling roadblock operations on the Bluegrass Parkway in Woodford County on June 25 for pothole repairs.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road and I-75 in Fayette County from June 23-25 for routine pothole repairs on bridge decks, with daytime closures on New Circle Road and overnight work on I-75.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet begins the second phase of a concrete improvement project at the U.S. 127B and U.S. 62 intersection in Anderson County, with two-way lane closures scheduled through early July.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed multiple roads across central Kentucky on Wednesday due to severe weather that downed trees and utility lines, with impacts reported in Anderson, Jessamine and Woodford counties.
Interstate 64 westbound lanes in Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties will reopen by 6 a.m. on June 18, with daytime traffic remaining clear until nighttime resurfacing operations resume June 21.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a $1.4 million bridge deck restoration project on Interstate 75 in Fayette County on June 18, with work expected to continue through September 1, including lane closures on both directions.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a $1.4 million bridge deck restoration project on I-75 in Fayette County on Sunday at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Lane closures will start immediately with the southbound direction, followed by northbound lane restrictions the following week, with completion expected by September 1.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on Richmond Road on June 17-18 for concrete median work as part of a $13 million safety improvement project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will impose alternating lane closures on Richmond Road on June 17-18 for concrete median construction as part of a $13 million improvement project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is closing KY 1977 in Fayette County on June 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for shoulder repairs. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right two lanes of southbound I-75 between mile markers 113 and 111 in Lexington from 8 p.m. June 23 through 7 a.m. June 24 for pavement work as part of ongoing construction on the interstate corridor.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close shoulders on I-75 and New Circle Road in Fayette County from June 15-19 for maintenance, with work scheduled 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed lanes on Harrodsburg Road at Lane Allen Road on June 11 to repair a pavement dip at the busy south Lexington intersection.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will reduce US-68 to one lane in Mercer County from June 8-12 for drainage work, with temporary signals in place during daily work from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a concrete intersection improvement project along U.S. 127 in Anderson, Boyle, and Mercer counties beginning June 7, with the first phase at the U.S. 127 and KY 151 intersection in Anderson County lasting through June 20.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the outer loop of New Circle Road between Georgetown and Leestown Roads from 7 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday to pour a bridge deck as part of the larger New Circle Road widening project scheduled for completion in 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing traffic shifts on I-64 in central Kentucky through mid-June as part of a $14 million rehabilitation project, with lane and ramp closures scheduled for bridge repairs and pavement work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct shoulder maintenance work on I-75 and Kentucky 4 in Fayette County June 1-5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, affecting exits 99 and 104 on the interstate and Exit 6 on New Circle Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a safety improvement project next week on Boone Avenue in Winchester, featuring enhanced crosswalk markings, delineators and pavement markings.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road in early June for bridge deck pothole repairs, with work scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three separate days at different westbound locations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scheduled overnight lane closures on I-75 Thursday evening as part of the Paris Pike bridge overlay work for the ongoing I-75 widening project aimed at expanding the corridor to eight lanes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct rolling roadblocks on New Circle Road in Lexington on June 3-4 to repair potholes. Operations will run from 6:30 p.m. to midnight each night, with brief traffic delays expected.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of Newtown Court overnight from Tuesday through Saturday for drainage work related to the Newtown Pike widening project, which will add capacity and improve the Legacy Trail when completed in 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Newtown Circle at Newtown Pike Tuesday night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for drainage pipe installation related to the ongoing Newtown Pike widening project, expected to be completed in summer 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Athens Walnut Hill Pike in Fayette County from May 26-29 to repair a slide near the Interstate 75 bridge crossing. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement alternating lane closures tonight on North Broadway between 2nd and 7th streets from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing work, part of an ongoing maintenance project along the corridor.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 in Fayette County from May 27 through June 12 for overnight high velocity surface treatment operations designed to improve pavement friction and safety.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct resurfacing work on River Road in Jessamine County from May 22 through June 5, with flagging operations to manage traffic through the work zone.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin resurfacing work on three Madison County routes starting May 20, with operations expected to continue for three weeks.
A $28 million construction project is beginning on Brannon Road in Jessamine County to widen the corridor, build a new railroad bridge, and add a roundabout, with completion expected in November 2028.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing additional lane closures and traffic shifts on I-64 in central Kentucky as part of a $14 million rehabilitation project spanning nine miles of highway.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will repair bridge deck potholes on New Circle Road in Lexington May 18-21, requiring lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at three overpass locations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced overnight lane closures on I-64 westbound in Scott County beginning May 14 as part of a $14 million rehabilitation project affecting nine miles of roadway in three counties.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing overnight lane closures on I-64 westbound in Scott County beginning Wednesday as part of a $14 million rehabilitation project affecting the Cane Run Road overpass area.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Kentucky Route 169 at mile point 13.7 in Jessamine County on Thursday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for shoulder and ditch line repairs. Drivers should use KY 29 as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced overnight lane closures on North Broadway beginning May 12 for pavement repair and resurfacing operations through May 13, with additional work scheduled for the week of May 19.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will spray weeds and grass along Versailles Road in Fayette and Woodford counties Wednesday as part of its annual invasive vegetation control program.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct shoulder maintenance work on Interstate 75 and New Circle Road in Fayette County from May 11-15 during daytime hours.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began traffic shifts on Interstate 64 in Clark, Montgomery and Bath counties Monday as part of a $19.6 million rehabilitation project spanning 16 miles. The work, scheduled through November 2026, includes bridge repairs, drainage upgrades and repaving.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has begun a $19.6 million rehabilitation project along 16 miles of Interstate 64 spanning Clark, Montgomery, and Bath counties, with work scheduled for completion by November 2026.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a lane on KY 39 in Jessamine County from May 11-22 for slide repair work near mile point 4.2. Both lanes may temporarily close for 15 to 20 minutes as needed during daily work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled lane closures on New Circle Road for bridge deck pothole repairs May 12-15, with work occurring daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at three westbound inner loop locations.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is closing Taylor Drive at Leestown Road from May 11-18 for drainage pipe installation work. Drivers should use Old Leestown Road and Boiling Springs Drive as alternate routes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns of increased traffic congestion in Richmond during Eastern Kentucky University's May 7-8 commencement ceremonies and Madison County high school graduations on May 22-23, with traffic control officers managing intersections along the Eastern Bypass.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close I-75 northbound lanes Thursday night for pothole repairs on bridges in Fayette County. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes via Newtown Pike and Iron Works Pike.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduling mowing operations on New Circle Road's inner loop this morning between 10 a.m. and noon, with crews working in the fast lane from Versailles Road to Richmond Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has extended a road closure on New Dixville Road in Mercer County through May 22 for slide repair work, one week longer than originally planned.
A road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) in Mercer County for slide repair work has been extended to June 12, with daily closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. between mile points 3.0 and 4.0.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is closing New Dixville Road (KY 1941) in Mercer County from May 7-15 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily to repair a road slide. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes including KY 152, KY 422, KY 1920, and U.S. 68.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced shoulder closures scheduled for May 4-8 on I-75 northbound and KY 4 eastbound in Fayette County between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for routine maintenance work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of Interstate 75 at the Clays Ferry Bridge May 4-8 for bridge inspection and deck cleaning operations, with two lanes remaining open in each direction.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close two sections of I-75 in Fayette County overnight April 30-May 1 for traffic camera upgrades, expecting delays on both the northbound and southbound lanes.
A temporary closure of the I-75 northbound off-ramp to Paris Pike at Exit 113 is now expected to reopen early Monday evening at 9:30 p.m., ahead of the originally scheduled Tuesday morning reopening, as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the off-ramp from I-75 North/I-64 West to Paris Pike from Friday evening through Tuesday morning as part of ongoing widening work in Lexington.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will activate a traffic signal at U.S. 60 and Commerce Avenue in Lexington on May 5, moving from flash mode to full operation to improve traffic flow and safety.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has delayed the full activation of a new traffic signal at U.S. 60 and Commerce Avenue in Lexington to May 5 at 9 a.m. to complete additional signal system work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct street sweeping operations on New Circle Road (KY 4) Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., removing debris from roadway shoulders on both inner and outer loops.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a section of KY 922 in Scott County on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for pavement maintenance work, with alternate routes available via U.S. 460, Oxford Road, and U.S. 62.
A traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 60 (Winchester Road) and Commerce Avenue in Fayette County will become fully operational April 30 at 9 a.m., featuring protected left turns and a new pedestrian crossing.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that an I-75 southbound ramp closure at Paris Pike in Fayette County is expected to reopen a day early, providing relief for drivers affected by the ongoing I-75 widening project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans lane closures on New Circle Road's westbound inner loop Monday and Wednesday for routine bridge deck pothole repairs, with one lane remaining open during daytime work hours.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct scheduled shoulder closures on Interstate 75 and New Circle Road in Fayette County from April 27-May 1, with work occurring between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 northbound and southbound from April 26-30 for sign installation as part of the I-75 widening project, with nightly closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes during this period.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road (KY 4) in Lexington April 27-30 for routine pothole repairs on bridge decks, with one lane remaining open during daytime hours.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of KY 37 in Boyle County April 24 and April 27-29 for slide repair work near the Forkland Community Center.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced overnight I-75 ramp closures in Fayette County through April 29 for widening and sign installation work, with major closures affecting both northbound and southbound traffic at Newtown Pike and Paris Pike interchanges.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct survey work Thursday, April 23, on U.S. 25 between mile points 20.8 and 25.3 in Madison County to mark locations for future roadway improvements. Traffic will be stopped and released periodically.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Kentucky Route 29 in Jessamine County on April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for cross drain installation work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a portion of Kentucky Route 29 in Jessamine County on Thursday morning for cross drain installation work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 749 (Beaver Lake Road) in Anderson County for cross drain replacement work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 23-24 and April 27.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a section of KY 537 in Montgomery County from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily April 22-24 for cross drain repair work, with KY 1991 as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 37 (Forkland Road) in Boyle County on April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for cross drain replacement work. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes including KY 243 and KY 1108.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces lane closures and a ramp closure on I-64 in Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties beginning April 19 for a $14 million pavement and bridge improvement project expected to run through November.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct shoulder maintenance on I-75 and KY 4 in Fayette County from April 20-24, with daytime work scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road from April 21-23 for routine bridge deck pothole repairs, with one lane remaining open each day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1160 between mile points 9.0 and 11.0 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily April 20-22 in Mercer County for cross drain installation and blacktopping work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled lane closures on New Circle Road (KY 4) in Fayette County from April 21-23 for routine bridge deck pothole repairs, with at least one lane remaining open each day during 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. work windows.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will perform thermoplastic pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County on April 17. Contractors will update road markings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Peggy Flat in the northbound direction, with flagging operations in place.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced a lane closure on New Circle Road on April 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge repair work on the outer loop near mile point 18.8.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 300 in Boyle County for drainage work on April 16-17, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with KY 34 and Alum Springs Cross Pike suggested as alternates.
The Driving Lexington Progress project is advancing with new travel lanes, interchange improvements and 3,760 feet of long-awaited sound walls for Meadowthorpe, with three major infrastructure improvements expected to enhance safety and traffic flow across Lexington.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct pavement marking work at intersections in Boyle and Mercer counties April 13-17, with flagging operations in Boyle County and a lane closure in Mercer County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a lane closure on KY 713 in Montgomery County on April 14 to install traffic monitoring equipment, with work expected to take four to five hours beginning around 9 a.m.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the left lane on portions of Interstate 64 in Scott and Fayette counties April 14-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for shoulder repair ahead of a resurfacing project.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 in Fayette County on April 14-15 for bridge deck pothole repairs, with work scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight each night.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of KY 922 in Scott County April 13-17 for drainage replacement and ditching work to prepare the roadway for resurfacing.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 37 in Boyle County on April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for cross drain replacement, with alternate routes available via KY 1108 and KY 243.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct road striping operations across 12 central Kentucky counties April 9-15, with work occurring daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and motorists advised to expect reduced speeds and possible delays.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct pavement marking work at four intersections across District 7 on April 9-10, with flagging operations at most locations and a lane closure in Mercer County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close an I-75 southbound off-ramp in Madison County overnight April 10-11 to apply high friction surface treatment, a safety improvement that reduces crashes during wet conditions.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a single eastbound lane on New Circle Road's inner loop from midnight to 1 p.m. Friday to protect a freshly-poured bridge deck. The closure is part of the ongoing New Circle Road widening project, expected to be completed in summer 2027.