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Overturned tractor-trailer snarls traffic on I-64 in Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A tractor-trailer overturned on I-64 in the Shelby County area Thursday, slowing traffic for drivers headed toward Louisville. The driver of the truck was injured in the crash but is expected to be OK. Traffic backed up for a couple of hours as crews worked...

Shelby County, KY · 08-27

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U.S. 27 Closed in Bourbon County After Semi-Truck Battery Crash

PARIS, Ky. — U.S. 27 (Cynthiana Road) in Bourbon County remains closed in both directions following a commercial vehicle crash near mile point 2-3, approximately 3 miles north of Paris. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued the alert on August 26. A semi-truck hauling batteries crashed, leading to a hazmat...

Bourbon County, KY · 08-27

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I-64 westbound reopens after multi-vehicle crashes in Scott, Fayette counties

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Interstate 64 westbound has reopened following multiple collisions with injuries that forced a lengthy closure on Wednesday afternoon near the Fayette-Scott County line. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, all westbound lanes near mile point 70 in Scott County were blocked, with traffic diverted to Interstate...

Fayette County, KY · 08-27

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As school bus stop violations rise, more Kentucky districts turn to stop arm cameras

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A school bus stop has become an increasingly dangerous place for students in Kentucky, and school districts across the state are turning to technology to help catch the drivers responsible. The danger was on display recently in two counties. A Georgetown elementary school student was...

Jessamine County, KY · 08-28

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At least one lane blocked on Russell Cave Road due to crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - At least one lane is blocked on Russell Cave Road due to a crash, according to the city of Lexington’s traffic ticker. The traffic ticker says the closure is in the Faulkner Avenue area and involves a single vehicle off the roadway. This story is...

Lexington, KY · 08-26

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I-64 reopens in Fayette, Scott counties after numerous injury collisions

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Update: All westbound lanes of I-64 in Fayette and Scott counties are now open, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The interstate was shut down due to numerous collisions involving injuries. Original story. Georgetown and Scott County fire departments are responding to several injury collisions...

Fayette County, KY · 08-26

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KYTC Schedules Mobile Operations on I-75 Southbound in Scott County

🌎 Resumen en español · traducción automática. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advised motorists of mobile operations scheduled on Interstate 75 southbound in Scott County for maintenance work from 5 p.m. to midnight between mile points 138 and 133, according to a KYTC District 7 press release.

Scott County, KY · 08-26

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Overnight closure set for I-75 exit to Paris Pike in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that the off-ramp from I-75 northbound to Paris Pike (Exit 113) will close overnight Tuesday for final surfacing work as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project. The closure begins at 7 p.m. and will last until 6 a.m. Wednesday, with...

Lexington, KY · 08-25

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KYTC To Install Lane Markings in Scott County Wednesday

GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of scheduled shoulder work in Scott County on Aug. 26, according to a KYTC District 7 press release. Crews will install edge and buffer lines from Mulberry Street to East Main Street Extended/Warrendale Avenue beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday....

Scott County, KY · 08-25

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Winchester Road reopens after 2-vehicle crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Winchester Road has reopened after being shut down following a two-vehicle crash on Monday. The crash shut down both directions of the road, according to the Lexington Police Department. There were no reported injuries.

Lexington, KY · 08-24

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Lexington sees nearly 900 crashes in August, AAA urges caution

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington recorded 898 crashes from Aug. 1 to Aug. 23, according to AAA. Three people died and 167 were injured. AAA said the same period last year saw 949 crashes, also with three deaths, but fewer injuries at 128. AAA’s Lori Weaver-Hawkins said the crashes are...

Lexington, KY · 08-24

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KYTC to resurface Big Hill Road in Madison County through November

🌎 Resumen en español · traducción automática. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a resurfacing project on KY 21 (Big Hill Road) in Madison County on Friday, Aug. 21, according to a press release from KYTC District 7. Alternating lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during working hours.

Madison County, KY · 08-23

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Road closures planned for EKU Welcome Walk in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced temporary road closures scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20, to accommodate Eastern Kentucky University’s Big E Welcome Walk. Lancaster Avenue, also known as Kentucky Highway 52, will close between the Eastern Bypass and Crabbe Street from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 7:30...

Richmond, KY · 08-23

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Two I-75 crashes block traffic in Fayette, Scott counties

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in central Kentucky on August 21, according to a KYTC District 7 press release, with one incident subsequently reopened while the other continued to impact commuters. The northbound crash in Fayette County remained the most...

Fayette County, KY · 08-23

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Lexington sees nearly 900 crashes in August, AAA urges caution

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington recorded 898 crashes from Aug. 1 to Aug. 23, according to AAA. Three people died and 167 were injured. AAA said the same period last year saw 949 crashes, also with three deaths, but fewer injuries at 128. AAA’s Lori Weaver-Hawkins said the crashes are...

Lexington, KY · 08-24

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Daytime closure scheduled on Howards Mill

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled road closure on KY 1331 (Howards Mill Road) in Montgomery County for cross drain repairs. The closure will be in place on KY 1331 (Howards Mill Road) at mile point 0.4 (near Stepstone Road) on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

Montgomery County, KY · 08-24

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Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for New Circle Road

Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for New Circle Road (KY 4) in Lexington Wednesday, August 26. Expect delays on New Circle Road between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 25, 2026) – Construction for the New Circle Road (KY 4) Widening project in Lexington will require temporary overnight lane closures on New Circle Road Wednesday, August 26. The closures will allow for leveling of the bridge approaches at the railroad bridge and the Leestown Road bridge to ensure smooth transition and overall ride quality for motorists.

Lexington, KY · 08-25

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Road closure scheduled in Woodford County for road work

WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A portion of a highway in Woodford County is scheduled to be closed Aug. 26. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says KY 33 (Troy Pike) will be closed near Fords Mill Road (at mile point 6.4) to near Delaney Ferry Road (at mile point 7.9) from midnight to 8:30 a.m.

Woodford County, KY · 08-24

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