Update - Resurfacing project continues for Bourbon County

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Natasha F. Lacy
859-246-2355 (office)
859-229-8447 (cell)
NatashaF.Lacy@ky.gov

Update - Resurfacing project continues for

Bourbon County

Levy Road/KY 57 and Bethlehem Road/KY 1939

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 18, 2021)  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. The routes for resurfacing include both Levy Road/KY 57 and Bethlehem Road/KY 1939.

Bethlehem Road/KY 1939

  • base (asphalt) failure repairs have been completed between milepoints 4.5 and 5.5
  • resurfacing has not started at this time
  • this is a straight stretch of road with no intersections
  • Bethlehem Road/KY 1939 – motorists can utilize Winchester Road/KY 627 and Carlisle-Burris Road/KY 57 as alternate routes when resurfacing begins

Note:

  • work could be in effect for some Saturdays and Sundays if deemed necessary
  • flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists with one way traffic at specific times

Currently:

Thursday, August 19 through Friday, August 277 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Levy Road/KY 57

  • base (asphalt) failure repairs have been completed
  • resurfacing will be in effect between the intersection with US 460 (milepoint 12.7) and the intersection with Cane Ridge Road/KY 537 (milepoint 17.8)

Note:

  • thru traffic is discouraged because the road is very narrow and will have to be closed at intervals for the paving
  • local traffic (residents who live along the route) should expect significant delays
  • motorists should utilize alternate routes if at all possible
  • emergency vehicles will have access through the project

Alternate Routes:

  • Levy Road/KY 57 – motorists can utilize US 460 and Cane Ridge Road/KY 537

All work/closures are subject to change depending on weather, emergencies, and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways.

District 7 includes:  Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott, and Woodford Counties

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