Department of Highways District 9

For Immediate Release
July 1, 2008

Media contact: Allen Blair
Allen.Blair@ky.gov
(606) 845-2551
(606) 748-3716

 

US 23 paving to resume July 7 in Catlettsburg
Lane closures expected during daytime hours

 

FLEMINGSBURG , Ky. – Contractors have finished the first phase of resurfacing US 23 between Ashland and Catlettsburg.

Following a July 4 holiday break, paving operations will resume Monday, July 7, from just south of 10th Street to KY 3294 near the Catlettsburg post office.

Crews will pave only one lane of the four-lane highway at a time. While work is ongoing in southbound lanes, for example, traffic coming from Ashland will be reduced to one lane. Work in the northbound lanes will follow the same pattern. All lanes will reopen at night, although at times travel may be on rough surfaces.

This process is intended to minimize traffic delays. However, motorists should be prepared for longer drive times, especially in heavy traffic, and should plan routes accordingly.

Mountain Enterprises Inc. received the $1.1 million contract in April for the 3.6-mile job, plus a half mile of paving on KY 966 ( Trace Road ).

Road work is subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists should slow down, “Drive Smart” in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment at all times.

 

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