Daytime Closure scheduled for Cross Drain Replacement along KY 550E in Knott County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Shantana Woodward, PIO
606-433-7791
606-389-0267 (Cell)
Shantana.Woodward@ky.gov

Daytime Closure scheduled for Cross Drain Replacement along KY 550E in Knott County

Friday, May 18, from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. near Jones Fork Mountain

KNOTT COUNTY (May 17, 2023) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a daytime closure along KY 550E in Knott County. The work site is located at mile point 16.7 (1.3 miles North of Ky 1697) near Jones Fork Mountain.

Crews will begin the drain replacement project Friday, May 19, beginning at 8 a.m., and work installing the new pipe throughout the morning. Work is expected to be completed by 3:00 p.m. that afternoon.

The road will be closed at this location until work is complete. Motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. All vehicles will need to use an alternate route during this time.

KYTC will be performing the work. Work schedules are based on weather conditions.

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