# Traffic work scheduled on Versailles Road as new signal nears activation **Published:** 2026-08-23T08:40:09.894Z **Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/4250454) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/traffic-work-scheduled-on-versailles-road-as-new-signal-nears-activation LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct roadway marking work on U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) near a newly installed traffic signal as part of final preparations for the intersection's opening, according to a [press release from KYTC District 7](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/4250454). Flagging operations will be in place on August 16 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the intersection of westbound Versailles Road and southbound New Circle Road at mile point 4.51, according to the advisory. The work was rescheduled to Sunday due to weather concerns, originally planned for earlier in the week. Motorists should use extra caution and watch for signs and personnel while traveling through the work zone, KYTC advised. The department noted that all work and closures are tentative and subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond its control. The roadway marking work supports the activation of [a new traffic signal designed to manage congestion](https://www.lex18.com/news/new-traffic-signal-activation-on-versailles-road-delayed-due-to-weather) at the busy western Lexington intersection. [The signal controls westbound U.S. 60 left turns onto southbound New Circle Road](https://www.bereadylexington.com/new-traffic-signal-on-versailles-road), allowing through traffic headed toward Man o' War Boulevard to proceed on continuous green arrows without stopping. Drivers can monitor traffic conditions using [GoKY](http://goky.ky.gov/) or [Waze](http://waze.com/) on their smartphones, according to KYTC. ## Sources - [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/4250454) - [Lex 18 report on new traffic signal activation](https://www.lex18.com/news/new-traffic-signal-activation-on-versailles-road-delayed-due-to-weather) - [Be Ready Lexington information on the new traffic signal](https://www.bereadylexington.com/new-traffic-signal-on-versailles-road) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from KYTC District 7 Press Releases, enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/4250454.