Temporary closure of KY 1 in Carter County postponed until June 10

Road closed Thursday, June 10, 8-4:30

FLEMINGSBURG – Drainage repairs requiring a road closure on KY 1 north in Carter County have been rescheduled due to weather and will now take place on Thursday this week.

Beginning Thursday, June 10, KY 1 north of Pactolus (milepoint 13.5) will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to replace a drainage pipe underneath the highway.

All KY 1 traffic north of the work site or from Greenup County should detour using KY 2, KY 207, the AA Highway (KY 9) or the Industrial Parkway (KY 67) and I-64 to reach Grayson and destinations south on KY 1. Electronic message boards are being used to communicate closure schedules.

Motorists should note that work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Please heed all warning signs, slow down in work zones, and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.