# KYTC plans lane closure on New Circle Road for bridge repair  
**Published:** 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/412f67e)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced a scheduled lane closure on [New Circle Road (KY 4)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Circle_Road) in Fayette County on Wednesday, April 15 for bridge repair work, according to a [KYTC District 7 press release](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/412f67e).

The closure will affect the right lane on the outer loop near mile point 18.8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. [KYTC District 7](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx) oversees the construction and maintenance of highways in 12 central Kentucky counties, including Fayette County, and regularly schedules maintenance work on the heavily-traveled highway that serves as an inner beltway around the city.

Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for signage and personnel in the work area. The KYTC noted that all work and closures are scheduled on a tentative basis and subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the department's control.

New Circle Road has seen ongoing construction projects in recent years. In 2024, the [KYTC announced a widening project expected to be completed by 2027](https://fox56news.com/news/local/lexington/new-circle-road-closures-continue-part-of-4-year-project-where-to-avoid-road-work/), which includes improvements to the Leestown Interchange to increase capacity and improve safety and travel times on the rapidly-growing corridor.

For traffic updates and road conditions, motorists can visit [GoKY.ky.gov](http://goky.ky.gov/).

## Sources

- [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/412f67e)
- [KYTC District 7 - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Highway District](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx)
- [New Circle Road - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Circle_Road)

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