East Kentucky Power Schedules Rolling Roadblocks for March 20 for I-71/75 in Boone County

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nancy Wood
859-341-2700(office)
859-380-4644 (cell)
Nancy.Wood@ky.gov

East Kentucky Power Schedules Rolling Roadblocks for I-71/75 in Boone County

COVINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2022) – East Kentucky Power has scheduled rolling roadblocks March 20 on I-71/75 so that crews can pull a line across the interstate just north of the Rest Area (177.13 mile-marker).

Starting at 6 a.m., rolling roadblocks will start at U.S 42 southbound and at the I-71/75 split northbound, approximately 10 MPH.    If process goes smoothly, crews should be done by 7:00 a.m.  Law enforcement will assist with traffic control. 

During this time the following ramps will also be closed for approximately 15-20 minutes:

  • KY 338 (Richwood Road) northbound entrance ramp
  • The northbound Rest Area entrance ramp
  • KY 18 and Mall Road southbound entrance ramp
  • U.S. 42 southbound entrance ramp
  • KY 536 (Mt Zion Road) southbound entrance ramp

Work is weather-dependent.  Expect short delays.

Motorists can get Northern Kentucky road construction updates on District 6 Road Report.  Follow KYTC District 6 on our Facebook page at KYTC District 6 or on our Twitter page at KYTC District 6.  For Kentucky’s latest traffic and travel information, visit GoKy or navigate traffic by downloading the free Waze app at WAZE

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