Traffic Alert: High Water Still Affecting Some State Highways in NE Kentucky
Heed warning signs; please do not drive thru high water
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Crews throughout Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 in northeast Kentucky are still responding to flash flooding and other storm-related highway impacts today. As of 4 p.m., high water is affecting or blocking travel lanes on these state highways, mostly in usual low-lying areas:
BOYD COUNTY
- KY 5 at Mile Markers 2-3 (Naples)
- KY 854 at Rush, Mile Markers 0 to 1
CARTER COUNTY
- KY 854/KY 1654 (MP3.6) Intersection at Rush
- KY 1910 under interstate overpass (Mile Point 1.2 - Mile Point 1.3)
FLEMING COUNTY
- KY 158 (at Ringos Mill between Vice Road and Markwell Road) The Road is now closed between Mile Marker 6.558 and 7.110.
GREENUP COUNTY
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KY 784 (Lost Creek), from 8-10 mile marker near Kehoe
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KY 503, from 1-2 mile marker, north of Naples near Culp Creek
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KY 2, from 6-7 mile marker near Warnock/KY 2-KY 7 split
- KY 1 at Hopewell, just North of Carter County line (Mile Marker 0-2)
ROWAN COUNTY
- KY 1722 Closed at Cook Branch (Mile Marker 1) and Greenbend Road( Mile Marker 3) near Farmers.
Motorists are reminded to heed all warning signs, and never drive through high water. It only takes a few inches of water to float a car. And, roadways could be damaged under floodwaters.
In addition, use caution as crews are out cleaning debris and ditchlines. Water could be ponding on travel lanes where debris has caused ditches to overflow.
For real-time traffic information, please visit GoKY.ky.gov online or use the Waze app to know before you go!
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