Construction increases on north New Circle Road

DEM Blogger

April 5, 2015

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, announces an update for scheduled work on New Circle Road/KY 4.

Monday, April 6 (continuing until further notice)
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Blasting will begin for the southbound outer loop of New Circle Road between Versailles Rd. and Old Frankfort Pike traffic will be stopped for approximately 15 minutes at a time citizens may follow @NewCircleRd via Twitter for live updates associated with traffic impacts due to blasting

Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Operations will begin for the demolition of the Alexandria Bridge
traffic on Alexandria Road will be stopped for approximately 15 minutes at a time

Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 7
10:00 p.m. Monday until 5:00 a.m. Tuesday

The bridge deck will be poured for the Old Frankfort Pike Bridge the on-ramp from Old Frankfort Pike to the outer loop of southbound New Circle Road will be closed
the ramp closure is necessary to allow trucks to enter and exit. Lexington Police will be assisting with traffic control.

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.

For traffic/travel information in KY: dial 511 or visit www.511.ky.gov