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I-75 Lane Closures Scheduled Thursday for Paris Pike Bridge Work

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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.

Rolling roadblocks planned on New Circle Road for pothole repairs

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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.

Lane closures scheduled on Newtown Court for drainage work

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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.

Newtown Circle closing overnight Tuesday for widening work

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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.

Athens Walnut Hill Pike closure set for slide repairs near I-75

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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.

KYTC advises overnight lane closures on North Broadway in Lexington

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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.

KYTC to Close I-75 Lanes Nightly for Surface Treatment Work

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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.

Resurfacing Work to Begin on River Road in Jessamine County

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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.

KYTC announces resurfacing work on three Madison County routes

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin resurfacing work on three Madison County routes starting May 20, with operations expected to continue for three weeks.

Major $28 million Brannon Road expansion begins in Jessamine County

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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.

I-64 traffic shifts set to begin as rehabilitation work continues

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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.

KYTC to Repair Bridge Potholes on New Circle Road

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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.

I-64 Westbound Lane Closure Set to Begin in Scott County

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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.

I-64 Westbound Overnight Lane Closures Begin in Scott County

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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.

KY 169 in Jessamine County closed Thursday for maintenance

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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.

KYTC schedules overnight lane closures on North Broadway

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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.

KYTC schedules roadside spraying on Versailles Road Wednesday

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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.

KYTC schedules shoulder closures on I-75, New Circle Road

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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.

I-64 Traffic Shifts Begin in Central Kentucky Counties

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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.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet begins I-64 rehabilitation in central counties

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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.

KYTC to close lane on KY 39 for slide repairs May 11-22

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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.

KYTC to close New Circle Road lanes for pothole repairs

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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.

Taylor Drive closure scheduled for drainage work May 11-18

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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.

Traffic Advisory: Graduation Season Expected to Bring Congestion to Richmond

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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.

KYTC Plans Overnight Lane Closures on I-75 for Bridge Repairs

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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.

KYTC schedules mowing on New Circle Road this morning

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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.

New Dixville Road closure extended in Mercer County slide repair

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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.

Road Closure Scheduled on New Dixville Road for Slide Repairs

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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.

KYTC announces shoulder closures on I-75, New Circle Road next week

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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.

KYTC to close I-75 lane at Clays Ferry Bridge for inspection work

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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.

I-75 Lane Closures Planned for Traffic Camera Upgrades

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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.

I-75 Paris Pike exit ramp reopens early from planned closure

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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.

I-75 Paris Pike Ramp Closes Friday Through Tuesday for Widening Work

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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.

New traffic signal to begin full operation on Winchester Road

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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.

Traffic signal activation on Winchester Road delayed to May 5

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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.

KYTC Plans Street Sweeping on New Circle Road

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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.

Road Closure Set for KY 922 in Scott County

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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.

Traffic signal at Winchester Road/Commerce Ave. goes fully operational Thursday

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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.

I-75 ramp closure early ahead of schedule in Fayette County

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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.

KYTC plans lane closures on New Circle Road for bridge repairs

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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.

KYTC Plans Shoulder Closures on I-75, New Circle Road Next Week

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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.

I-75 Lane Closures Scheduled April 26-30 for Sign Installation

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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.

Lane closures scheduled on New Circle Road for bridge repairs

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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.

Lane Closure Scheduled on KY 37 for Slide Repair Work

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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.

KYTC Issues Traffic Advisory for I-75 Ramp Closures Through April 29

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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.

KYTC schedules survey work on US 25 in Madison County

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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.

KYTC to close KY 29 in Jessamine County for drainage work

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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.

Road closure scheduled Thursday on KY 29 in Jessamine County

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close a portion of Kentucky Route 29 in Jessamine County on Thursday morning for cross drain installation work.

Road closure set for Beaver Lake Road drainage work

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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.

KY 537 closure in Montgomery County set for April 22-24

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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.

KYTC Plans Road Closure on KY 37 in Boyle County for Drain Work

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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.

KYTC announces I-64 lane closures beginning April 19

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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.

KYTC schedules I-75, New Circle Road maintenance work

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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.

KYTC schedules lane closures on New Circle Road for bridge repairs

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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.

KYTC to close KY 1160 for drainage work in Mercer County

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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.

New Circle Road Lane Closures Scheduled April 21-23 for Bridge Repairs

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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.

KYTC schedules pavement marking work on KY 595 in Madison County

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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.

KYTC plans lane closure on New Circle Road for bridge repair

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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.

KYTC schedules KY 300 closure in Boyle County for drainage work

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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.

Lexington Progress Projects Advance With Sound Walls, New Lanes

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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.

KYTC Plans Pavement Marking Work in Boyle, Mercer Counties

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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.

KYTC Schedules Lane Closure on KY 713 in Montgomery County

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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.

KYTC Plans Lane Closures on I-64 in Scott, Fayette Counties

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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.

KYTC Plans Nighttime Lane Closures on I-75 for Bridge Repairs

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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.

Scott County Road Closures Set for Drainage Work on KY 922

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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.

KY 37 in Boyle County set for daytime closure

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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.

KYTC planning road striping across District 7 next week

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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.

KYTC to Update Pavement Markings at Multiple District 7 Intersections

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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.

KYTC Schedules I-75 Ramp Closure for Safety Treatment

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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.

Lane closure on New Circle Road set for Friday as bridge construction continues

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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.