Water main replacement projects are coming to these Lexington streets
More major street work is coming to Lexington.
Kentucky American Water on Friday, Aug. 22, announced it’s replacing water mains on several city streets.
In a news release, the utility said the work is part of a $4.5 million project, and that crews have either already begun or will soon begin replacing water mains.
Here’s what to know about the scope of the work, including the streets involved and the impact on drivers and pedestrians.
Where is Kentucky American Water replacing mains in Lexington?
The work will involve the following streets, according to Kentucky American Water:
- Devine Avenue.
- Euclid Avenue, between High Street and South Ashland Avenue.
- Fontaine Road, between Chinoe Road and High Street.
- Walton Avenue, between Main Street and Boonesboro Avenue.
- Warwick Court.
- Wilderness Road.
“This work will improve service reliability for customers by reducing service disruptions as well as by maintaining and improving water quality,” Kentucky American Water said in its news release.
The work also involves replacing fire hydrants, valves, meters and utility-owned service lines along the specified routes.
What will the work mean for affected areas?
The work will mostly happen during daytime hours Monday through Friday, with weather and other factors permitting, Kentucky American Water said.
Drivers and pedestrians who use the affected routes should expect traffic restrictions.
“To support the safety of the public and workers, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns may occur during work hours. Kentucky American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites,” the company said.
“We don’t have completion estimates at this time, since there are lots of variables with each stage of the project,” Susan Lancho, a spokesperson for Kentucky American Water, told the Herald-Leader via email Aug. 22.
Project information sheets are being distributed to customers in affected areas, Lancho said. In one example, a handout for the Walton Avenue project indicates work is expected to begin this month.
“Our contractor will work as efficiently as possible, but this project is likely to take several months to complete,” the document, provided by Lancho, states. “Due to the nature of the work, there will be times when there is a break in the process, and the contractor may vacate the area temporarily. Please know the project is still proceeding at these times.”
This story was originally published August 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM.