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US25W resurfacing project expected to conclude July 31 in Whitley County

If you plan to drive down US25W near Exit 25 during the month of July, then you might to allow some extra time for construction delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists to expect intermittent lane closures on US25W in Whitley County between mile...
Posted On 01 Jul 2020
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This Fourth of July, remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

 This Independence Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, this summertime celebration creates dangerous road conditions when...
Posted On 29 Jun 2020
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Lane, ramp closures scheduled for I-75 (Northbound) near Exit 25 on Tuesday, June 2

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound (right lane) from mile points 23 to 24 along with the Exit 25 ramp in Whitley County will be closed on Tuesday, June 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The right lane and Exit 25 ramp...
Posted On 01 Jun 2020
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Railroad crossing on Ky. 26 in Rockholds to be closed beginning Monday morning

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists traveling Ky. 26 in the Rockholds community of Whitley County to expect delays Monday and Tuesday as the railroad crossing will be closed. Road work will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and continue through 5 p.m. Tuesday at the...

Railroad cross on Ky. 904 to be closed to vehicles Tuesday and Wednesday

Kentucky Transportation officials announced that the railroad crossing on Ky. 904 in Whitley County will be closed to traffic Tuesday and Wednesday. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday and will continue through 5 p.m. Wednesday. Officials are warning motorists to expect...

Bridge repair operations start today on a portion of I-75 in Whitley County

If you are traveling on I-75 in Whitley County, you may experience some brief delays starting today due to some alternating lane closures. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound and southbound (right lanes) at mile...
Posted On 04 May 2020
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Pothole repair operations start Tuesday, April 28, on a portion of I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 northbound and southbound (right lanes) at mile point 14.561 will be closed Tuesday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lane closures are necessary to allow District 11 crews to perform pothole...
Posted On 27 Apr 2020
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Cross drain work starts Tuesday, March 31, on part of KY 204 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that cross drain replacement operations will start Tuesday, March 31, on a portion of KY 204 (mile point 2.04) in Whitley County. The road closure will be in effect Tuesday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to Wednesday, April 1,...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020

Railroad crossing on Ky. 26 in Rockholds to be closed Wednesday

CSX Corporation will be closing the railroad crossing at KY 26 (mile point 5.461) in Whitley County on Wednesday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists may experience delays. A detour will be provided in an adjacent location. This message is provided as a courtesy of the...

Ky. Transportation Cabinet plans improvements to 17 miles of roadway in Whitley County

About $1.8 million has been allocated for work to state maintained roadways in Whitley County during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials presented the Whitley County Fiscal Court last week with a list of seven roads that will be partially worked...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020