# Athens Walnut Hill Pike closure set for slide repairs near I-75  
**Published:** 2026-05-21T08:40:02.908Z  
**Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843d4)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Athens Walnut Hill Pike in Fayette County beginning Tuesday, May 26, at 8 a.m. through Friday, May 29](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843d4) to repair a slide area affecting the roadway near the bridge carrying the road over Interstate 75.

The [KYTC District 7](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx) advises that emergency vehicles and local traffic will be permitted through the area when possible during the closure. The four-day shutdown is necessary for crews to perform repairs to the slide, which threatens the integrity of the roadway structure at the bridge crossing.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during the closure, including U.S. 25 (Old Richmond Road) and KY 418 (Athens Boonesboro Road). The cabinet advises drivers to use caution and watch for signage and personnel in the work area.

The closure represents part of the KYTC's ongoing maintenance efforts across its network of roadways in the region. According to the transportation cabinet, similar infrastructure repairs have been conducted regularly in Fayette County to address maintenance needs and safety concerns.

All work and closures are scheduled on a tentative basis and subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the KYTC. For real-time traffic updates and road conditions, motorists can visit [GoKY.ky.gov](http://goky.ky.gov/).

District 7 includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties.

## Sources

- [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843d4)
- [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 7](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx)
- [GoKY.ky.gov Traffic Information](http://goky.ky.gov/)

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