Newtown Pike off ramp and lane closures from Aug. 7 through Aug. 11
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2026) – Construction for the Newtown Pike widening project in Lexington will require a short-term closure of the off ramp from I-75 southbound/I-64 east to Newtown Pike beginning Friday, Aug. 7, at noon. The ramp is expected to remain closed until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, weather permitting.
The ramp closure is necessary to remove the existing concrete pavement and replace it with asphalt pavement. During the closure, motorists can detour using Paris Pike/Exit 113 to Lexington.
Additionally, the right lane of inbound Newtown Pike will close, and one lane on the I-75 northbound/I-64 west exit ramp to Newtown Pike will be closed for the duration of the work.
The ramp and lanes will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 a.m., schedule and weather permitting.
Friday, August 7
· At 12 p.m., the I-75 southbound ramp will be closed to Newtown Pike.
● Additionally, the right lane of inbound Newtown Pike will close, and one lane on the I-75 northbound (I-64 westbound) exit ramp to Newtown Pike will close.
● Motorists can detour using Exit 113 to Lexington.
● The ramp and lanes will reopen Tuesday, August 11 at 7 a.m., schedule and weather permitting.
● Delays are possible; please plan accordingly.
This work is part of the Newtown Pike (KY 922) widening project. When complete in 2027, this project will add a lane in each direction on Newtown Pike (KY 922) from New Circle Road (KY 4) to I-75, improving safety and traffic flow by increasing capacity to handle current and future traffic volumes. It will also provide improvements to Legacy Trail. Find more information online at DrivingLexingtonProgress.com.
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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