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Social media has plenty to say over roundabouts proposal

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet could find plenty of feedback on the proposed mini-roundabouts at Exit 15 on The News Journal’s Facebook page. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a...

Lane closure scheduled for I-75 on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists there will be a left lane closure on I-75 southbound (mile point 11.5) on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon due to shoulder work operations. Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage,...
Posted On 14 Dec 2021

Road work to result in lane closures on I-75 south of Williamsburg Monday

Intermittent lane closures will occur on Interstate 75 near Williamsburg beginning Monday morning and continuing throughout the day. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said the lane closures will occur between the area near Exit 11 and the state line between 7 a.m. and 7...

Pavement work starts Tuesday, Nov. 9, on part of I-75 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists to expect intermittent lane closures on both sides of I- 75 in Whitley County beginning this morning and continuing through Friday, Nov. 12. The lane closures are needed to accommodate an asphalt rehabilitation project....
Posted On 09 Nov 2021

Permanent mail-in license renewal program launched

Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of a permanent mail-in renewal program for expiring driver’s licenses and state identifications on Sept. 30. The program began service on Oct. 1. “This new era of driver licensing is ushering in expanded services to give Kentuckians more...

Bridge repair operations start Thursday, Sept. 2, on a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a portion of I-75 southbound (right lane) at mile point 27.9 (Lynn Camp Creek Bridge) will be closed beginning Thursday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to perform...
Posted On 01 Sep 2021

Transportation cabinet clearing trees around Exit 15 this week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists using Exit 15 off of Interstate 75 this week to use caution as crews cut and remove trees in the area. Officials noted that the work would be occurring between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the on and off ramps around the exit....

I-75 single lane closure scheduled for Thursday, July 15 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that a right lane closure will occur on I-75 southbound (mile point 12) in Whitley County on Thursday, July 15, due to shoulder work. Traffic will be reduced to the left lane beginning at 7 a.m. and is expected to conclude at...
Posted On 14 Jul 2021

Newest section of West Ky. 92 scheduled to open on June 17

The newest section of West Ky. 92 in Whitley County is scheduled to be opened to traffic on June 17. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said traffic will be shifted onto the new driving lanes between Jellico Creek Bridge and Old Jellico Creek Road before shifting...

I-75 lane closures scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists right lane closures will occur on I-75 southbound (mile point 28) and I-75 southbound (mile point 2.5) in Whitley County on Wednesday, May 12, due to bridge maintenance operations. The work schedule is listed below: • On...
Posted On 10 May 2021