TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled in Fayette County Wednesday, June 24

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Brooklyn Mcintosh
Brooklyn.McIntosh@ky.gov

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled in Fayette County Wednesday, June 24

Roadblocks in place 9:30 a.m. through 3 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 23, 2026) – Construction for the I-75 widening project in Lexington will require temporary rolling roadblocks on I-75 South/I-64 Wednesday, June 24. This closure is to relocate a KU electrical line to finish constructing the soundwall.

Beginning Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m., a rolling roadblock will begin on I-75/I-64 southbound by mile marker 118.

Also, beginning Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m., a rolling roadblock will begin on I-75/I-64 northbound by mile marker 108. Interstate traffic will be slowed, and motorists should expect delays. The roadblocks will be completed by 3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24

  • At 9:30 a.m., a rolling roadblock will begin on I-75/I-64 southbound by mile marker 118.
  • Additionally, a rolling roadblock will begin on I-75/I-64 northbound by mile marker 108. Interstate traffic will be slowed, and motorists should expect delays. The roadblocks will be completed by 3 p.m.
  • The roadblocks will be completed by 3 p.m.
  • Delays are possible; plan accordingly.

The work is part of the I-75 widening project. When complete in 2026, this project will reduce congestion and improve safety throughout the 2-mile corridor from the Paris Pike exit to the I-64/75 southern split. It is the second of two projects to widen I-64/75 to four lanes each direction in Fayette County. Find more information online at DrivingLexingtonProgress.org.

All work/closures are scheduled on a tentative basis, and subject to change depending on weather conditions, 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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