Temporary Closure of US 127 Across Wolf Creek Dam Scheduled for July 18

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amber Hale
606-677-4017 (office)
606-416-2821 (cell)
Amber.Hale@ky.gov

Temporary Closure of US 127 Across Wolf Creek Dam Scheduled for July 18

SOMERSET, Ky. (July 14, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Friday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT.

This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam’s spillway gates. 

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. 

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