Major Short Term Impacts - Lexington, Kentucky

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Harrodsburg Road Widening Project Downtown Street to Closure Through November 1st:
  • Cheapside is shutdown and will not re-open.
  • Temporary barracks will be in place though November 1st.
  • This closure is for additional fesitivities and entertainment in the downtown area.

Major Road Work On New Circle Road:
  • Inner-loop of New Circle Road - Milling and paving - Right lane between Leestown Road and Newtown Pike.
  • Georgetown Road - Other phases include widening of the entrance and exit ramps.
  • Also - installation of a median barrier between leestown Road and Newtown Pike.
  • Barrier wall makes for a tight squeeze near Georgetown Road.  Use Caution in the area.  Be alert for slowed traffic, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
  • Work is expected to continue over the next 6 months.
Paving Work on North Broadway:
  • Evening and overnight lane closures possible between  Cane Run Road and Judy Lane.
  • Guardrail replacement will also be done.
Major Traffic Flow Changes:
  • New Signal - New intersection -  Liberty Road and Star Shoot ParkwayUse extreme caution.
  • Todds Road and Liberty Road.
  • Todds Road is OPEN at the Todds Road/Liberty Road stop signs.  Use extreme caution at this interesection.  NO stop on Liberty.
  • It is a straight shot on Liberty Road from Grafton's Mill to Man-O-War.  Be alert for workers in and near the roadway as finishing touches are completed to the double lane in and outbound lanes.
  • Signal changes at the intersection of Todds Road and Man-O-War.  Left Turn Arrow ONLY for a left turn from Man-O-War onto Todds Road.
Lane Closures Around Fayette County from 8 AM until 4 PM - May Cause Morning Rush Congestion:
  • Outbound North Broadway - Right lane closure at Twelfth Street.
  • In and Outbound Newtown Pike - Altnerating lane closures from Imperial Avenue to Earl Court.
  • Yellowstone Parkway - Blocking street between Eureka Springs and Alumni Drive - as needed - for pavement work.
    Lane Closures Around Fayette County From 9 AM until 3 PM:
    • Outbound Nicholasville Road - Right lane blocked between Waller Avenue and Dantzler Count.
    • Inbound North Broadway - Right lane blocked from West Fifth Street to Kenilworth Court.
    • Rose Street - Alternating lane closures at Washingting Avenue.

      

    Lane Closures From 6 PM until 6 PM:

    • West Short Street - Right lane closure between Algonquin and North Broadway.
    • Nicholasville Road - Blocking lanes - as needed - between State Street and University Avenue.

    • Upper Street - Closed - from West Main to Vine Street.

     

    New Traffic Signals and Stop Signs

    • Pink Pigeon and Star Shoot Parkway - Three-Way Stop - October 10th.
    • Manchester Street and Pine Street - Three-Way Stop.
    • Liberty Road and Star Shoot Parkway - New Signal online.

        
                                                                   Event Calendar

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    Friday
    • Keeneland Fall Racing Meet - Keeneland Race Course - Versailles Road - US 60.  Expect congestion during the afternoon Rush Hour.

    Saturday

    • Keeneland Fall Racing Meet - Keeneland Race Course - Versailles Road - US 60.  First Post 1:15 PM.  No racing Mondays and Tuesdays. Expect congestion during the afternoon Rush Hour.
    Sunday
    • Keeneland Fall Racing Meet - Keeneland Race Course - Versailles Road - US 60.  First Post 1:15 PM.  No racing Mondays and Tuesdays. Runs through October 25th. Expect congestion during the afternoon Rush Hour.




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