# U.S. 25 in Fayette County to Close Oct. 13-14 for Drain Replacement **Published:** 2026-10-09T00:40:02.495Z **Source:** [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42e49f6) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-5-5) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/u-s-25-in-fayette-county-to-close-oct-13-14-for-drain-replacement LEXINGTON, Ky. — A section of U.S. 25 (Old Richmond Road) in Fayette County will close temporarily next week so crews can replace a cross drain, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a [traffic advisory](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42e49f6) issued Oct. 8. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 9 a.m., the roadway will be closed between Walnut Hill Road and Delong Road, between mile points 7.1 and 7.5. The cabinet said the work is scheduled to be finished by Wednesday, Oct. 14, weather permitting, and the road will reopen once the work is complete. Motorists can use the following alternate routes: Northbound traffic can take KY 1973 (South Cleveland Road) to KY 418 (Athens Boonesboro Road). Southbound traffic can take KY 418 (Athens Boonesboro Road) to KY 1973 (South Cleveland Road). Message boards will be placed at the northbound and southbound Interstate 75 off-ramps and near each end of the closure to alert drivers to the shutdown and the detours. The cabinet said no traffic, including local and emergency vehicles, will be able to pass through the work zone while the road is closed. The cabinet noted that all work and closures are tentative and may change because of weather, emergencies or other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. Drivers can check for live traffic updates at [GoKy.ky.gov](https://goky.ky.gov/). The closure falls within KYTC District 7, which also includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford counties. ## Sources - [KYTC District 7 Press Releases](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42e49f6) - [Kentucky Transportation Cabinet live traffic updates](https://goky.ky.gov/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-5-5) based on source material from KYTC District 7 Press Releases. The original source is available at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/bulletins/42e49f6.