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250LEX celebrates Lexington’s business community
Mayor Linda Gorton today joined representatives of Commerce Lexington, the 250Lex Commission, and the Red Mile to highlight Lexington Business Month, part of the city’s year-long 250thanniversary celebration. “We’re now over halfway through our 250th anniversary, and there’s still so much more to come,” Gorton said. “In August, we are celebrating the legacy of…
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Preventive maintenance scheduled for Jessamine County
Microsurfacing treatment to extend the life of roadways LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that preventive maintenance is scheduled. Microsurfacing treatment slows the deterioration of pavement, reduces upkeep and the costs of construction. In addition, it provides motorists with increased safety. Saturday, August 9 through Sunday, August 31 –…
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Traffic Advisory – Blockage in effect for the Mountain Parkway/KY 9000 in Clark County
Eastbound lanes closed at milepoint 8.0 LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this information serves as a traffic advisory. A blockage is in effect for the Mountain Parkway/KY 9000 in Clark County. Wednesday, August 6 – currently The Mountain Parkway/KY 9000 – Eastbound a crash has occurred all…
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Preventive maintenance scheduled for Fayette County
Fayette County Microsurfacing treatment to extend the life of roadways LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that preventive maintenance is scheduled. Microsurfacing treatment slows the deterioration of pavement, reduces upkeep and the costs of construction. In addition, it provides motorists with increased safety. Versailles Road/US 60 – East and…
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Overnight Road Closures Scheduled for Leestown Road Thursday, August 7
Expect delays on Leestown Road between 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 6, 2025) – Construction for the New Circle Rd. (KY 4) Widening project in Lexington will require temporary overnight road closures on Leestown Road (US 421) on Thursday, August 7. The closures will allow for pier column construction on New Circle…
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UK students ‘grow in the workplace’ through John Deere summer internships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Each summer, University of Kentucky students gain valuable experience through internships. Jakayla Allen and Gabryele Carter, both agricultural economics seniors in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), interned with John Deere for the second time this summer. Growing up in Middletown, Delaware, Allen would drive through rural…
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Mayor cuts ribbon to open Community Paramedicine office
Mayor Linda Gorton and Fire Chief Jason Wells this morning cut a ribbon to officially open new offices for Lexington’s Community Paramedicine program. “These new offices will streamline and support the work of Community Paramedicine, which has transformed how the Lexington Fire Department responds to complex, high-need populations,” Gorton said Since it began in…
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Update – Changes for intersections in Madison County
Madison County Signal modifications LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Changes will be made for two intersections in Madison County. The changes are necessary for signal adjustments. The signals will be modified to include left turn phasing. Note: this news…
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Operations scheduled for Hume Bedford Road/KY 1939 in Bourbon County
Hume Bedford Road/KY 1939 in Bourbon County Culvert pipe replacement LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of work scheduled for Hume Bedford Road/KY 1939. A temporary road closure will be necessary for culvert pipe replacement operations. Wednesday, August 6 – 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Hume Bedford Road/KY…
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Nightly Closures Scheduled for Paris Pike (US 68) in Fayette County Wednesday, August 6 – Thursday, August 7
Paris Pike (US 68) in Fayette County Wednesday, August 6 – Thursday, August 7 Delays possible on Paris Pike 11:55 p.m. – 5 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 5, 2025) – Construction for the I-75 widening project from Paris Pike (US 68) to the Southern Split in Lexington will require temporary overnight closures of Paris Pike…