TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight work to close lane on New Circle Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A temporary lane closure will shut down part of New Circle Road Thursday night and Friday morning, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says.

According to transportation officials, the lane closure will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday and will end around 7 a.m. Friday.

The left (fast) lane will be closed on the outer loop near the Versailles Road overpass, the cabinet says. The closure is necessary for locating a fiber optic line that is in the area.

Officials say there will be a reduced speed limit of 45 MPH during the entire closure.

All work is subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors, the Transportation Cabinet says.

For the latest traffic and travel information, dial 511 or visit Kentucky Transportation’s Traffic Information website.