Department of Highways, District 5
KY 61 Traffic Advisory Bullitt County

Press Release Date:  Friday, January 13, 2006  
Contact Information:  Krista Seymour
Andrea Clifford
Public Information Officers
502-367-6411
 


Louisville, KY (January 13, 2006) - District 5 of the Department of Highways announces temporary lane closures on KY 61 in Bullitt County Monday, January 16, 2005.  These lane closures will occur between KY 480 and the Salt River Bridge (MP 13 – 14) from 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and allow for guardrail repair.  The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. 

Motorists are urged to be cautious and reduce speed.  Stay alert and minimize distractions, and keep a safe distance between your vehicle, the car ahead, and the workers and their equipment.  This is a reminder we must all help reduce the number of highway work zone accidents and fatalities.  Slow Down to Get There! Buckle Up and DRIVE SMART!

To report a pot hole or any other problem on a state maintained highway, call the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet toll-free at 1-800 PATCH IT, or 1-800-728-2448. Log on to www.transportation.ky.gov/d5  for the latest in construction and maintenance activities in our area. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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