Department of Highways, District 11
MEDIA ADVISORY

MANCHESTER, KY. ---(October 15, 2007)— The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues the 6-lane widening project on I-75 in Laurel County between Mileposts 41 and 48 the week of October 15.

            Lane closures are as follows:

Southbound traffic will have lane closures beginning Tuesday night, Oct. 16 through Saturday night, Oct. 20, from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. each night (nighttime closures only).

Northbound traffic will have lane closures beginning Thursday night, Oct. 18, through Saturday night, Oct. 20, from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. each night (nighttime closures only).
 
This area is a Double Fine Zone with a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH within the work zone.  The actual starting date and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

This project is expected to remain active through 2007. 

               EXPECT DELAYS AND WATCH FOR SLOWED/STOPPED TRAFFIC 
             
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