Intersection modifications scheduled for
Jessamine County
Intersection of Wilmore Road/KY 29 at Jessamine Station Road/KY 3433
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled intersection changes for Jessamine County. As a safety measure an all way stop will be implemented until a permanent signal can be installed. The permanent signal is planned as part of a local improvement project being developed by the City of Nicholasville utilizing Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding. Message boards will be in place to alert the traveling public of the changes.
Thursday, Oct. 3 – 9 a.m.
Intersection of Wilmore Road/KY 29 at Jessamine Station Road/KY 3433
The current intersection control is free flow on Wilmore Road/KY 29 with Jessamine Station Road/KY 3433 and the school exit as stop controlled side streets. The intersection includes an overhead flashing beacon with yellow flashing beacons for the Wilmore Road/KY 29 approaches and red flashing beacons for the Jessamine Station Road/KY 3433 and the school exit approaches.
An all way stop will be implemented as a temporary measure to improve safety and reduce angle collisions at this intersection. The intersection changes include:
- converting the overhead flashing beacon to flash red for all approaches
- installing dual mounted stop ahead signs with reflective strips in advance of the stop condition on the Wilmore Road/KY 29 approaches
- installing white thermoplastic stop bars and new stop signs on Wilmore Road/KY 29 at the intersection
The plan for permanent modifications:
- a permanent traffic signal is planned for the intersection as part of a local City project that is under development
- The project will include widening the intersection with:
- a left turn lane onto Jessamine Station Road/KY 3433
- a shared use path for students to walk between the schools on Wilmore Road/KY 29
- installation of a traffic signal which will include a pedestrian crossing
- improvements to enhance sight distance at the intersection
- motorists are advised that traffic delays may be experienced on Wilmore Road/KY 29 during peak periods of traffic volume
The traveling public should remain aware of the temporary changes for the area and utilize caution.
All work and/or closures are scheduled on a tentative basis, and 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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