Traffic Alert: New Circle inner loop lane closures start Sunday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KYTC) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, announces that this news release serves as an update for work on New Circle Road/KY 4. The work is part of the widening and reconstruction project in Lexington, Fayette County.

Sunday, June 19 through Thursday, June 23 – 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. each day/evening

• varied lane closures will be in effect for the inner loop of New Circle Road

o   the location for the closures will be between Versailles Road and Leestown Road

Motorists are advised to utilize caution and be attentive to the changes in traffic patterns.

A reduced speed limit of 45 MPH is in effect at all times.

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