SOMERSET, Ky. (May 20, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT.
This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam’s spillway gates.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure.
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)