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# KYTC to close Woodlake Road in Scott County for paving  
**Published:** 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423f9af)  
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close a road in Scott County on August 10 for paving operations, according to [a KYTC District 7 press release](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423f9af).

KY 1688 (Woodlake Road) at mile point 0.3 near the Franklin County line will be closed from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. [District 7 oversees the construction and maintenance of highways in 12 central Kentucky counties](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx), including Scott County.

Motorists should use alternate routes including KY 3378 (Pea Ridge Road) and KY 1262 (Jones Lane) during the closure. The KYTC advises drivers to use extra caution and watch for signage and personnel in the work zone.

All work and closures are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. Motorists can get up-to-date traffic information through [GoKY](http://goky.ky.gov/) or [Waze](http://waze.com/) on their smartphones.

## Sources

- [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/423f9af)
- [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 7 Information](https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSeven/Pages/default.aspx)

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