Department of Highways, District 5
Temporary closure of KY 61 (Preston Highway) in Jefferson County

Press Release Date:  Wednesday, May 18, 2011  
Contact Information:  Contact: Andrea Clifford
Public Information Officer
(502) 210-5403 - office
(502) 262-0777 - cell
 


The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces the temporary closure of KY 61 (Preston Highway) in Jefferson County due to CSX railroad crossing repairs.  KY 61 will be closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing between Oaklawn Drive and Tower Road (mile point 4.9). 

This roadway is scheduled for closure from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5th.  Local access will be allowed.  Through traffic should follow the signed detour via Jefferson Boulevard.
 
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.


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