UPDATE: The Wilmore Y traffic pattern to change Thursday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled traffic diversion for US 68 and KY 29. The traffic switch is necessary for motorists to be moved onto the new and permanent alignments.

Thursday, August 12 – 3 p.m. (time is approximate)

US 68 and KY 29

• traffic will be switched from the current US 68 and KY 29 diversions to the new and permanent US 68 and KY 29 alignments
• the contractor will begin by diverting traffic over to the new KY 29 alignment
• the US 68 switch will then follow
• motorists will be traveling on an asphalt base that will be temporarily striped
• a drainage pipe will be extended later and the asphalt surface paved

Note:

• the road will be closed briefly when the diversion takes place
• pilot trucks will direct traffic for the first hour or two to assist with guiding traffic through the new alignment

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