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Slide operations begin today (April 10) on KY 92E in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that slide operations will take place on KY 92E at mile point 23.62 (eastbound lane) in Whitley County beginning today (April 10), and lasting until Friday (April 14 ) at 7 p.m. The roadway will be reduced to one...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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Bridge inspections in Laurel, Whitley counties starting Tuesday will shutdown or reduce lanes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced plans to have road/lane closures this week in Laurel and Whitley counties in order to conduct bridge inspections. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to have a road closure on Old Highway 25 (off U.S. 25...
Posted On 17 Aug 2020
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Ky. 92E closed until Wednesday evening due to rockslide

A Tuesday afternoon rockslide has closed a portion of Ky. 92E until Wednesday evening. The rockslide was first reported about 3 p.m. by a volunteer firefighter traveling through the area. The rockslide occurred near the 14.0-mile point. Whitley County Emergency Management...
Posted On 25 Sep 2018

Ky. 92E road work should be completed Friday

If you are traveling Ky. 92E this week, then you may want to allow more time due to roadwork. Maintenance operations on Ky. 92E at mile point 14.0 in Whitley County began Monday, and are expected to conclude on Friday, Aug. 31. Work times will be from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day....
Posted On 29 Aug 2018

Ky. 92E partially reopens after rock slide

A rock slide early Monday evening on Ky. 92E about three miles east of Williamsburg closed the roadway to traffic for nearly 24 hours as Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews worked overnight and throughout the day Tuesday to clear debris from the roadway. The Transportation...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018

Man ejected from car suffers only minor injuries

A Georgia man, who is originally from Whitley County, suffered minor injuries after being ejected from a car following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in eastern Whitley County that sent three people to area hospitals for treatment. The accident happened shortly after 11 a.m....
Posted On 28 Dec 2016