New traffic patterns begin on
Athens Boonesboro Road Monday
Between Interstate 75 (MP 2.5) and Ashley Woods Road (MP 1.9)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2024) – Construction for improvements continued this week for Athens Boonesboro Road/KY 418 near Interstate 75. The changes will increase safety and provide improved traffic flow.
New traffic patterns will begin Monday. The traveling public should remain aware of the changes when approaching and driving through the area.
Interstate 75 to Ashley Woods Road
Monday, July 22 – 5 p.m.
- new traffic patterns will begin with signals
- the traffic patterns will include restricted crossing U-turns on each side of Competion Drive
- Competition Drive will be the entrance to the new soccer complex
An RCUT is a highway intersection design consisting of one main intersection and two median intersections that route crossing traffic using right turns and U-turns to enhance traffic flow and reduce the risk of right-angle crashes.
Motorists approaching Doe Run Trail or Competition Drive intersections from Athens Boonesboro Road can continue straight or make a left or right turn.
When approaching RCUT intersections from side streets, drivers begin by making a right turn. After turning right, drivers can continue straight or enter the left turn lane to make a U-turn through the median. After making a U-turn, drivers can complete their desired movement through the intersection.
The RCUT traffic movement is designed to enhance safety by helping motorists focus on only one direction of oncoming traffic at a time, making the intersection safer and easier to navigate; and to provide more traffic capacity as each leg of the intersection operates independently to decongest the flow of traffic.
For more information about RCUTs, see the Transportation Cabinet’s SAFERoad Solutions web page at https://transportation.ky.gov/SAFERoadSolutions/for fact sheets, explanatory videos and more.
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