TRAFFIC ADVISORY: KYTC District 5 High Water Report — Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) — Several state-maintained roadways across District 5 remain impacted by high water or landslides, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Motorists are reminded to use caution and never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and road damage beneath the surface may not be visible.
The following state routes in District 5 are currently affected:
Bullitt County
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KY 44 (Pitts Point Road) is closed between mile markers 9 and 10 due to high water.
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*NEW* KY 61 (Preston Highway) is closed at mile marker 0 (at the Bullitt/Nelson County line) due to high water.
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KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) is closed between mile markers 10 and 11 due to high water.
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KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road) is closed between mile points 2.1 and 3.2 due to high water over the David Arnold Bridge.
Franklin County
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KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road) is closed at mile point 2.3 due to high water.
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KY 898 (Shadrick Ferry Road) is closed between mile markers 1 and 2 due to high water.
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KY 1263 (Big Eddy Road) is closed at mile point 3.0 due to high water.
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KY 1659 (Glenns Creek Road) is closed between mile markers 0 and 2 due to a slide.
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KY 2919 (Indian Gap Road) is closed at mile point 2.8 due to high water.
Henry County
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KY 202 (Drennon Road) is closed between mile markers 7 and 10 due to high water.
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KY 389 (Harpers Ferry Road/River Road) is closed between mile markers 4 and 8 due to high water.
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KY 389 (River Road) is down to one lane between mile markers 21 and 22 due to high water.
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KY 561 (Gest Road) is down to one lane between mile markers 2 and 3 due to a slide.
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KY 1360 (Franklinton Road) is closed at mile point 6.5 due to high water.
Stay informed with the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky at goky.ky.gov. For resources on snow and ice, visit snowky.ky.gov. For live traffic updates specific to the Louisville Metro area, follow TRIMARC.
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Safety Reminders for Drivers:
- Never move or drive around cones or barriers. They are placed to keep you safe — flooded or damaged roads may not be visible until it’s too late.
- Turn around, don’t drown! Never attempt to drive through water.
- Use extreme caution in flood-prone areas. Low-lying roads, underpasses, and areas near rivers or streams can flood quickly. If water is rising, seek higher ground.
- Be prepared for detours. Flooded roads may be impassable. Check GoKy.Ky.Gov or WAZE for real-time road closures and alternate routes.
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