Department of Highways, District 11
MEDIA ADVISORY

MANCHESTER, KY. ---(October 19, 2007)— The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues the pavement rehabilitation project on I-75 in Whitley County, between MP 5 and 11, Sunday, October 21, 2007.

Construction in the North and Southbound lanes will begin Sunday, Oct. 21, at 8:00 PM and continue through Thursday, October 25, at 9:00 AM (24 hrs a day), between MP 5 and 11.2.  NB & SB will resume Thursday night, Oct.  25 at 7:00 PM and continue through Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:00 AM.

One lane will remain open at all times North and Southbound.

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 2008. 

                    EXPECT DELAYS AND WATCH FOR SLOWED/STOPPED TRAFFIC
            
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