Expect traffic delays on Main Street in downtown Lexington for resurfacing project
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- Main Street resurfacing begins July 20, disrupting traffic through July 31.
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet schedules milling and paving during evenings.
- Lane closures and overnight work may delay motorists in downtown Lexington.
A resurfacing project is expected to bring traffic delays to downtown Lexington for several days at the end of July.
The resurfacing project will take place on Main Street between Midland Avenue and Newtown Pike from July 20 to 31. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a news release construction will occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day, and various lanes will be closed during the work.
Motorists will be able to pass through the work zones, but delays are expected, the cabinet said.
The project will begin with milling work, which is the process of removing the existing asphalt surface. The cabinet’s planned schedule for the milling process is:
- Sunday, July 20 — Midland Avenue to Esplanade
- Monday, July 21 — Esplanade to the Tandy Pavilion
- Tuesday, July 22 — the Tandy Pavilion to Rupp Arena
- Wednesday, July 23 — Rupp Arena to Newtown Pike
July 24 will be a makeup day if weather delays the project. There are no plans for work on July 25 and 26, according to the cabinet.
Workers will begin the paving process on July 27. The planned schedule is as follows:
- Sunday, July 27 — Midland Avenue to Esplanade
- Monday, July 28 — Esplanade to the Tandy Pavilion
- Tuesday, July 29 — the Tandy Pavilion to Rupp Arena
- Wednesday, July 30 — Rupp Arena to Newtown Pike
July 31 will be a makeup day if weather delays the project, the cabinet said.
