Department of Highways, District 5
KY 61 and KY 2051 Traffic Advisory

Press Release Date:  Monday, November 14, 2005  
Contact Information:  Krista Seymour
Andrea Clifford
Public Information Officers
502-367-6411
 


Louisville, KY  (November 14, 2005) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces temporary lane closures in Louisville Metro on Tuesday, November 15, 2005.  These lane closures will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and allow for pavement repair.  Southbound Rockford Lane (KY 2051) between Graston Avenue (MP .65)and Dixie Highway (MP 0) will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. noon.  In addition, the right lane of northbound Preston Highway (KY 61) at Perennial Drive (approximate MP 9.5 north of Locust Lane) will be closed from 12:00 p.m. noon until 3:30 p.m.

Motorists are urged to be cautious and reduce speed.  Stay alert and minimize distractions, and keep a safe distance between your vehicle, the car ahead, and the workers and their equipment.  This is a reminder we must all help reduce the number of  work zone accidents and fatalities.  Slow Down to Get There!

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. To report a pot hole or any other problem on a state maintained highway, call the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet toll-free at 1-800 PATCH IT, or 1-800-728-2448. Log on to www.transportation.ky.gov/d5 for the latest in construction and maintenance activities in our area. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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