New Circle ramps close for construction project

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers along Leestown Road and New Circle should prepare for temporary ramp closures this month as work continues on a major widening project.

Starting Sunday, November 9 at 10 p.m., all four New Circle Road ramps to and from Leestown Road will be closed through Wednesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. During that time, drivers will need to detour using Georgetown Road and Citation Boulevard. Thru traffic on Leestown Road will remain open in the far-left lanes.

Transportation officials say the closures are necessary to safely widen the interchange and convert it to a modern Double Crossover Diamond design — aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. By the end of the year, Leestown Road is expected to reopen with two lanes in each direction, easing congestion as construction continues.

For more details and real-time updates, visit DrivingLexingtonProgress.org.