# I-75 right lane closure scheduled Wednesday in Scott County **Published:** 2026-09-15T00:40:03.787Z **Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42aa49f) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/i-75-right-lane-closure-scheduled-wednesday-in-scott-county The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a temporary right-lane closure on Interstate 75 in Scott County on September 16 for routine maintenance work, according to a [KYTC District 7 press release](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42aa49f). The work will affect both northbound and southbound traffic on I-75 between mile markers 132 and 140 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the right lane closed in both directions. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet urges drivers to watch for workers, reduce speed, expect delays, and consider alternate routes during the closure window. Scott County is located north of Lexington in the Bluegrass region and sits along a major corridor of I-75 that connects the region to northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. The closure is part of routine maintenance conducted by KYTC District 7, which covers 12 counties including Fayette, Madison, Jessamine, Woodford, and others in the central Kentucky area. The agency noted that all scheduled work and closures remain tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists seeking real-time traffic updates can visit [GoKy.ky.gov](https://goky.ky.gov/) for current conditions and alternate routing information. ## Sources - [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42aa49f) - [GoKy.ky.gov Live Traffic Updates](https://goky.ky.gov/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from KYTC District 7 Press Releases. The original source is available at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42aa49f.