TRAFFIC ALERT: KY 1987 (Kirkwood Road) Closed at Salt River Bridge in Mercer County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

TRAFFIC ALERT: KY 1987 (Kirkwood Road) Closed at Salt River Bridge in Mercer County

Road closed for bridge approach repairs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that KY 1987 (Kirkwood Road) is closed at mile point 5.385 at the Salt River Bridge in Mercer County.

The closure is necessary for repairs to the bridge approach. The roadway will remain closed until further notice while repairs are completed.

All work and/or closures are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways.

For live traffic updates and road conditions, visit GoKY.ky.gov.

District 7 includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties.