Department of Highways, District 11
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MANCHESTER, KY. ---(April 19, 2007)— The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues construction on US 25E (Cumberland Gap Parkway) in Laurel County between MP 0-2, for joint pavement repairs.
 
 Hours of operation are:  8:30 AM Monday to 6:00 PM Friday (24 hours a day)
 
 Beginning Monday, April 23, there will be a wide load restriction as follows:

Wide loads for US 25E South will be directed to use I-75 Exit 25 and follow the Corbin By-Pass back to US 25E South. 
Wide loads for US 25E North will be directed to use the Corbin By-Pass to I-75, Exit 25.

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 July 2007. 

                  EXPECT DELAYS AND WATCH FOR SLOWED/STOPPED TRAFFIC 
       
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