I-75 lane closures scheduled for Monday in Whitley County

Anyone planning on traveling between Williamsburg and Jellico, Tennessee via I-75 early next week should plan for possible delays or seek an alternate route. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound in Whitley County on Monday, Oct. 17, due to bridge maintenance operations.

The work schedule is listed below:

• On Monday, Oct. 17, southbound traffic at mile point 2.4 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane (left lane will be closed) at 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude at 10.30 a.m.
• On Monday, Oct. 17, northbound traffic at mile point 14.5 in Whitley County will be reduced to one lane (right lane will be closed) at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude at 2 p.m.

Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage, road crews and other drivers. The work is dependent on weather conditions.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following KYTC on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.