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Lawrenceburg crash causes power outages, road closure

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - A crash in Lawrenceburg caused power outages and a road closure Friday. The crash was in the North Main Street and Ballard Street area, according to the Lawrenceburg Police Department. As of 2:54 p.m., Lawrenceburg police said North Main Street has one lane open, but workers...

Lawrenceburg, KY · 21h
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Kentucky Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-64 Can Freeze

I-75, I-65 and I-64 travelers face hidden winter hazards when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

Kentucky · 2d

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Highway 1376 now open in Laurel County after serious crash

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A section of Highway 1376 is closed in Laurel County after a serious traffic crash, according to the sheriff’s office. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said the 900 block of Highway 1376, about six miles north of London, is shut down. Officials said the roadway is expected to be closed for an extended period.

Laurel County, KY · 1d
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Kentucky invests $7.3M in freight rail rehabilition

A freight rail line in Versailles is getting an upgrade as part of a $7.3 million state investment in railway infrastructure.

Kentucky · 12h

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Semi-truck overturns in Somerset, drivers advised to seek alternative route

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route after a semi-truck overturned in Somerset. The accident occurred on KY Highway 914 as the vehicle was coming off of KY Highway 80, according to the Somerset Police Department. People are encouraged to find another route until crews...

Somerset, KY · 2d

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Road projects advance at three Boyle County development sites

DANVILLE — Three access road projects are moving forward in Boyle County to prepare industrial and commercial property for development, according to a Nov. 5 update from Develop Danville. Two […]

Boyle County, KY · 3d

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Cheapest gas stations in Lexington

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Lexington using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Lexington, KY · 4d

WKYT 27

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Crash shuts down section of I-64 West in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A section of I-64 West in Franklin County is closed Monday afternoon due to a crash. The crash happened around 3 p.m. near the Hanley Lane overpass, according to Ready Frankfort on social media. Drivers are asked to use Exit 58 (Versailles Road) for a...

Franklin County, KY · 4d

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Overnight lane closures planned on I-64/I-75 in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Drivers traveling north on I-64/I-75 in Lexington should prepare for delays Tuesday night as crews close two lanes for paving. The left and middle lanes will close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, between the Southern Split at mile point 111 and the Paris Pike exit at mile point 113. The right lane will remain open.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Bridge over Kentucky River in Breathitt County closed due to damage

BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A bridge crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Breathitt County is closed due to damage. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said that the bridge, located at mile marker 4 on KY 3193, will be out of commission until further notice because of damage to a brace.

Breathitt County, KY · 7d

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Overnight lane closures expected on New Circle Road this week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Drivers should expect overnight closures that will affect their commute this week. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, a single lane closure will begin on the inner loop of New Circle Road, just before Leestown Road, for eastbound traffic at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

Lexington, KY · 5d

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Intermittent Closures Of I-64 On Sunday

Drivers using Interstate 64 will need to be on the lookout Sunday for intermittent closures. Starting at 7 a.m., LG&E and KU crews will be upgrading equipment near the interstate. At times, they might need to shut down the road to do that work safely. The work will be done...

Jefferson County, KY · 7d

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Kentucky school district facing bus driver shortage

CARLISLE, Ky. (WKYT) - If you are a student at Nicholas County Schools, you might see the district’s Transportation Director or Facilities Director behind the wheel of your school bus. They are both filling the roles of substitute bus drivers as the district navigates a bus driver shortage. Just...

Nicholas County, KY · 8d

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Lincoln County discusses engine breaking concerns, ambulance funding

The Lincoln County Board of Commission met Thursday, Oct. 29. Highway Superintendent Terry Fluit requested board discussion and possible board action regarding dynamic engine braking/unmuffled engine braking signs. “We have a resident from the Southern part of Lincoln County that wants to talk about a possible ordinance to do dynamic...

Lincoln County, KY · 9d

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Temporary Road Closures Scheduled for KY 1941 in Mercer County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled road closures on KY 1941 in Mercer County for strip patching operations to repair base failures. The closures will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day along KY 1941 (New Dixville Road, Russell Branch Road and Grapevine Road) between mile points 3.0 and 5.0 and mile points 11.0 and 12.0.

Mercer County, KY · 11d

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Road closures on Cooper and University Drive during construction

Closures will take place on Cooper and University Drive due to the Chandler Hospital Expansion Project starting on Nov. 1. One lane of Cooper Drive will be open, with flaggers on-site to aid drivers and pedestrians. The construction on Cooper Drive will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to avoid halting traffic.

Lexington, KY · 10d

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COLUMN: A familiar crossing and a name worth remembering

When a familiar road is closed, you find out just how much it figures into your day. A trip to work takes longer. A farmer has to plan a different route. Visiting family or getting to church becomes a little more complicated. Folks around New Market and Jessietown have lived...

Marion County, KY · 10d

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Lane closures to affect I-64 East traffic in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising drivers of lane closures on I-64 East starting Monday evening in Franklin County. The right lane starting at mile marker 56.8 will close at 6 p.m. and reopen at midnight. On Tuesday, the ramp at Exit 58 will also...

Franklin County, KY · 11d

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Lexington road reopened after removal of downed power lines

Leestown Road in Lexington has been partially shut down as crews work to clear downed utility lines across the road.

Lexington, KY · 11d

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How to Pave a Gravel Road

Paving an old gravel road with asphalt mix requires attention to subbase and moisture. When it’s time to update an old roadway from gravel to blacktop, best asphalt paving practices still win the day. As the paving contractor, you want to verify what the county may have done to the structure in the past, then approach it with a skilled asphalt crew.

Lexington, KY · 10d