Traffic Advisory: High Water Over KY 1, KY 1654, KY 854 in Carter and Boyd Counties

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Allen Blair
606-845-2551 (office)
606-748-3716 (cell)
Allen.Blair@ky.gov

Traffic Advisory: High Water Over KY 1, KY 1654, KY 854 in Carter and Boyd Counties

Please don't drive through high water

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (11:30 AM, Jan. 1, 2022)  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews report high water over state highways in Carter and Boyd counties this morning:

  • Carter County: Water blocking KY 1 at Beech Grove near Grayson, milepoints 9-10; and water over KY 1654 near the Boyd County line
  • Boyd County: Water over the road at Rush at the KY 1654 and KY 854 intersection 

High water signs have been placed on highways impacted by flooding. Motorists are reminded to never drive through high water or pass barricades - turn around, don't drown.

State highway crews will continue to monitor road and weather conditions this weekend, and will respond as needed to storm damage or other issues. For real-time road conditions, visit GoKY.ky.gov online or use Waze.

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