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Cold temperatures continue LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that District 7 crews are treating routes with salt brine today. Personnel will report at 8 p.m. this evening to patrol and treat roadways as necessary. The pre-treatment of “salt brine” helps to melt and prevent ice from forming on road…

Crews and contractors patrolled and treated routes LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that District 7 crews and contractors worked overnight patrolling and treating routes as necessary. Personnel continue to treat some roadways where water runs across the route. KYTC snow and ice information: http://snowky.ky.gov Forecast from the National Weather…

KYTC District 7 personnel will report this evening Strong wind gusts are possible   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that District 7 crews and contractors will report this evening for duty to patrol and treat routes as necessary. The forecast shows wind gusts continuing through this evening. Scattered snow…

Leestown Road/US 421 at Lucille Drive  LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a new signal for Fayette County. The signal installation will provide additional safety for Leestown Road/US 421 at Lucille Drive (milepoint 3.28) in Lexington. Friday, Dec. 12 – signal activation at 10 a.m. (time…

Crews and contractors worked overnight LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that District 7 crews and contractors worked overnight and continue to work today. They have been clearing shoulders, turn lanes, crossovers and ramps. Personnel have also been cleaning cross drains to assist and prevent flooding. Temperatures that are extremely…

A quick winter system will be moving in for tomorrow morning LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises that crews will report at midnight this evening. Contractors will report for work a few hours later. A quick system is forecasted to move in during the Monday morning commute. Personnel will treat…

Concrete repair operations LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2025) – Concrete repair operations are necessary for a section of Cherry Blossom Way/US 62 in Scott County. One lane will remain open at all times. Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 12 – 8 a.m. Monday until 4 p.m. Friday a right/slow lane closure will be in effect…

Drivers should remain on alert Low temperatures continue   LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2025) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the forecast is being monitored closely by the District 7 Office. Drivers should remain aware as temperatures decline. Tips for driving during snow and icy conditions: Alter travel plans to avoid driving during…

Rest area in Clark County now open Interstate 64 eastbound between milepoints 99 and 98 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the rest area in Clark County is now open. The rest area was temporarily closed for the lift station to be repaired. Wednesday, Dec. 4 – currently…

CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE Temporary Lane Closures Scheduled on Leestown Road Sunday, Oct. 26 Expect delays around Lees town Road (US 421) beginning Sunday, Oct. 26 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2025) – Construction for the New Circle Road (KY 4) Widening project in Lexington will require temporary right lane closures on Leestown Road (US 421) in…