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Updates may be done on Black Diamond Road by end of year

Work to entirely resurface and widen portions of Black Diamond Road in Whitley County could begin before the end of the year, though that is contingent upon state funds being received in time. The Whitley County Fiscal Court approved a memorandum of agreement with the Kentucky...

I-75 lane closures scheduled for early next week in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound in Whitley County on Tuesday, Sept. 27 due to bridge maintenance operations. The work schedule is listed below: On Tuesday, Sept. 27, northbound traffic at mile...
Posted On 23 Sep 2022
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I-75 widening south of Exit 29 is coming, but not soon

Now that a three-year project in Laurel County to widen I-75 has wrapped giving drivers a safer, more efficient way to travel the high-traffic route from Exit 29 in Corbin to Covington, a question many local residents probably have is if and when will I-75 be widened between Exit...
Posted On 22 Jul 2022

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet asks drivers to be smart, safe this holiday weekend

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create...
Posted On 01 Jul 2022
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Williamsburg receiving $12,000 for Brush Arbor paving

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than $2.8 million in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) funding to give travelers a smoother, safer drive and to support economic development in local communities, including some funding headed to Whitley County. The June Department...
Posted On 14 Jun 2022
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Bridge replacement work starting soon on Mossy Gap Road

If you plan to travel on Mossy Gap Road in Whitley County in the near future, then you may want to allowe some extra travel time starting Monday, June 20, as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge replacement project in...
Posted On 10 Jun 2022
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New regional licensing office now open in London

With the Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office ceasing to issue driver’s licenses beyond this Friday, the opening of a new driver license regional office in London couldn’t have come at a better time for area residents. The new regional office in London is located at 845 S....

Regional driver’s license office coming to London

When it comes to the issue of renewing your driver’s licenses or getting a REAL ID, which will be needed to board commercial flights, and access military bases and federal buildings starting in May 2023, there is some good bad news and good news for local residents. The bad news...
Posted On 06 May 2022

REVISED: I-75 lane closures scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists lane closures will occur on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile point 14.5) in Whitley County on Tuesday, March 8, due to bridge maintenance operations. (The lane closures had initially been planned for Monday, March 7.) The...
Posted On 07 Mar 2022

I-75 traffic near Williamsburg to be limited Monday

Interstate 75 near Williamsburg will suffer traffic delays Monday as Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews conduct bridge maintenance operations. The maintenance will occur on the Goldbug Bridges which span the Cumberland River just south of Exit 15. Transportation officials said...