# KYTC to Close I-75 Lanes Nightly for Surface Treatment Work  
**Published:** 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843f1)  
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on Interstate 75 in Fayette County for scheduled overnight surface treatment operations, according to a [traffic advisory issued by KYTC District 7](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843f1).

The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 27 and continue through Friday, June 12, weather permitting, between mile points 107.4 and 110.8 on both I-75 northbound and southbound. Operations will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., with double lane closures expected in both directions throughout the work zone. The project area begins approximately one-half mile before Exit 108 at Man O' War Boulevard and extends to the Interstate 64/75 Southern Split.

[High velocity surface treatment is a pavement safety treatment](https://highways.dot.gov/safety/rwd/keep-vehicles-road/pavement-friction/hfst) that [dramatically and immediately reduces crashes, injuries, and fatalities associated with friction demand issues](https://highways.dot.gov/safety/rwd/keep-vehicles-road/pavement-friction/high-friction-surface-treatment-curve-selection-and). The treatment involves applying high-quality aggregate to pavement using a polymer binder to restore and maintain friction at high-crash areas, helping motorists maintain better control in both dry and wet driving conditions.

The KYTC advised motorists to expect variable open travel lanes depending on work progress. Drivers should use caution, reduce speed, and watch for personnel and equipment in the work zone. All closures are tentative and subject to change based on weather, emergencies, and other factors beyond the department's control.

For traffic updates and road conditions, motorists can visit [GoKY.ky.gov](http://goky.ky.gov/). The work comes as part of ongoing improvements to central Kentucky's transportation infrastructure in the Lexington area.

## Sources

- [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/41843f1)
- [FHWA - High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST)](https://highways.dot.gov/safety/rwd/keep-vehicles-road/pavement-friction/hfst)

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