Community wants change at dangerous Kentucky intersection

EUBANK, Ky. (WTVQ) – Change may finally be coming to a dangerous Kentucky intersection.

Drivers who travel Highway 27 through Eubank in Pulaski and Lincoln counties say it’s been the scene of heart-breaking accidents for decades, one of which happened just last week and involved two Pulaski County teenagers.

For 30 years, Eubank residents have advocated the state add a traffic light to the intersection of Highway 27 and 70. After two sisters were killed earlier in the year at the intersection, residents created a Change.org petition.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet wants to add a Restricted Crossing U-Turn, similar to a much smaller intersection in London, Kentucky. However, residents are adamant that a traffic light would better help the intersection due to the large volume of traffic it experiences.

“My opinion is that we need a light here, for the school buses and the safety of the kids. I’ve had family members that have been hurt and people I’ve known have been hurt at this intersection,” said Eubank resident Kevin Estes.

“I haven’t had a wreck there, but there’s been several close calls,” said Eubank resident Mary Todd.

Thursday night, the town is holding a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center to discuss their concerns with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.