# KYTC: Right lane closure on Richmond Road Thursday for tree work **Published:** 2026-08-05T16:40:03.933Z **Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423b688) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/kytc-right-lane-closure-on-richmond-road-thursday-for-tree-work LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of northbound U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) between Idle Hour Drive and the Holiday Road/Chinoe Road intersection on Thursday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, according to [a KYTC press release](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423b688). The lane closure, affecting mile points 11.6 and 12.0 in Fayette County, is necessary for tree trimming operations. The [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet](https://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/Home.aspx) advises motorists to use extra caution and watch for signs and personnel while traveling through the work zone. All work and closures are scheduled tentatively and subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other unforeseen factors, according to the transportation agency. Drivers can monitor traffic conditions using [GoKY](http://goky.ky.gov/) or via [Waze](http://waze.com/) on their smartphones. ## Sources - [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423b688) - [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Official Website](https://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/Home.aspx) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from KYTC District 7 Press Releases, enriched with 1 web search. The original source is available at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423b688.