Culvert work to restrict traffic on KY 597 in Fleming County

FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A culvert repair in June will require traffic restrictions on KY 597 — Cherry Grove Road — in Fleming County for several weeks.

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, state highway crews will repair the culvert under KY 597 about 4 tenths of a mile south of Mill Creek Road (milepoint 3.9), which is about 3 miles north of KY 57 (Flemingsburg Bypass) and 2.5 miles south of the Mason County line.

All traffic on KY 597 at the work site will be restricted to one lane controlled by temporary signals for two to three weeks or until construction is complete.

Road work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists are asked to heed all warning signs, slow down in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.