Department of Highways, District 11
------ MEDIA ADVISORY------

The KY Transportation Cabinet will close a section of KY 1803 in Laurel County for a bridge replacement.  Construction to replace the Laurel River Bridge, located .8 M from KY 80 (Blackwater Community) at Milepoint 3.5 is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 8:00 AM.

 Construction is expected to take approximately two weeks, dependent on weather conditions.

 Road will be closed, local traffic only, no through traffic
 
                  PLEASE USE CAUTION IN THIS AREA

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