These construction projects may affect traffic next week in Lexington
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- Left lane on northbound Richmond Road closed Apr 7–8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., one lane open (Life Ln–St. Margaret/Lakeshore).
- Shoulders on I‑75 (MM 99–104) and New Circle (exit 6 westbound) closed Apr 6–10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Crews will mill and pave the centerline; motorists urged to drive cautiously and watch for crews.
Multiple construction projects in Lexington could impact traffic next week.
The planned projects are planned during the day on Interstate 75, New Circle Road and Richmond Road. The transportation cabinet said the left lane of northbound Richmond Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, between Life Lane and St. Margaret Drive/Lakeshore Drive.
Northbound traffic will be down to one lane during the closure, according to the transportation cabinet. Southbound traffic will not be impacted.
Crews will be doing milling and paving work on the centerline of the road. The transportation cabinet said the work will improve conditions for motorists.
I-75, New Circle Road work
The shoulders on I-75 and New Circle Road will also be closed from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, according to the transportation cabinet.
The closure on the interstate will be between mile marker 99 and 104, while the New Circle Road closure will be in both the eastbound and westbound lanes at exit 6.
Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and watch for crews in the work zone.
