SOMERSET, Ky. (July 3, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 offices advises motorists that KY 501 at KY 70 (mile point 11.18) in Casey County will be temporarily closed starting Monday, July 8, 2024.
The closure is necessary as crews begin construction to realign KY 501 at the intersection of KY 70 as part of an intersection improvement project.
During the closure motorists will detour using KY 70 and KY 1649. Motorists should be prepared for longer travel times with the detour. In addition, the speed limit will be reduced on KY 70 to 45 mph.
Work is expected to be completed Sept. 15. The starting date and duration of the closure may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays.
Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application.
Traffic information for the District 8 counties is also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict8 or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict8.
(Amber Hale – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8)