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K TC District 3 Traffic Impact Report for August 16 through August 23

By Mark Buckles Aug 16, 2024 | 5:50 PM

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for Aug. 16 through Aug. 23 are listed below. All work is subject to change.

Interstate 165

  • A project to resurface and rehabilitate Interstate 165 in Butler County continues. Crews are milling and resurfacing the roadway in both directions from mile point 26.4 to mile point 32.8. Motorists should expect lane closures in this area. The speed limit will be lowered to 55 mph. Motorists should use caution as crews will be working close to the roadway. The project is expected to be completed by November 1.

Barren County

  • KY 3600 Veteran’s Outer Loop (mile point 0.0 to 2.5) – A project to resurface KY 3600 from KY 1297 to U.S. 68 continues. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays.

Butler County

  • KY 70 (mile point 5 to 15) – Crews will be paving on this section of KY 70. Motorists should expect one-lane traffic and delays while traveling in this area. Flaggers will be present so please use caution.
  • U.S. 231 (mile point 5.4 to 9.1) – Crews are expected to begin paving between Dunn Store Road and I-165 of U.S. 231. Motorists should expect lane closures during nighttime hours. Flaggers will be present so please use caution.

Simpson County

  • KY 1008 (mile point 0.0 to 6.5) – Paving in this section is complete. But some finishing work remains. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays.
  • KY 100 (mile point 13.6 to 13.9) – Crews will be working on widening a small section of KY 100 in front of the Trader’s Joe facility. Lane closures are possible while this work is going on.

Todd County

  • U.S. 68X – A school safety improvement project for Todd County Middle School in the City of Elkton is wrapping up/ A new left turn lane is constructed and open. Crews are still working in the area. Motorists should expect lane closures and use caution while traveling in the area.

Warren County

  • KY 884 (mile point 3.6 to 7.5) – A project to resurface the road from I-165 to KY 242 is wrapping up. The paving portion is complete, but shoulder work and striping remain. Crews will be working the area so please use caution.
  • The intersection of U.S. 68X and 12th Street will be reduced to one lane and the signal will be turned off from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The intersection should be treated as an all-around stop while the signal is turned off. Crews will be working on electrical equipment.

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