Bridge Repairs Set to Begin Monday, December 8 on KY 221 in Bell County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Les Dixon
606-598-2145 (office)
606-682-2799 (cell)
Les.Dixon@ky.gov

Bridge Repairs Set to Begin Monday, December 8 on KY 221 in Bell County

MANCHESTER, Ky. (December 1, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that KY 221 (mile point 4.173) in Bell County will be closed beginning Monday, December 8 and continue through Friday, December 12.

The road closure is required for bridge repair operations.

Detour for passenger cars will be KY 2013 (Jenson Road) while trucks will need to use an alternate route.

Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce their speed during this period while being aware of signage, road crews and other drivers.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.

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