Lexington street that runs through UK campus to be closed for a week
The Avenue of Champions, which cuts through the University of Kentucky’s campus near downtown Lexington, will be closed for a week beginning Monday.
Starting at 5 a.m. May 12, Avenue of Champions will be closed from Rose Street to South Limestone Street, the city of Lexington said Friday afternoon. The road is scheduled to reopen by May 19, as long as the weather permits the work to be completed.
The closure comes as the UK semester ends, which may mean less congestion in that area. Friday marked the last day of the spring semester.
The road closure will allow the base layer of the pavement to be repaired “to prevent long-term damage to the road,” according to a news release.
“Drivers coming from Euclid Avenue should use Rose Street to East High Street to South Upper Street as a detour. Drivers coming from South Limestone should use East Maxwell Street and Rose Street to detour around the closure,” the city said.
“Lextran is currently using East High Street for loading and unloading. University of Kentucky facilities along Avenue of Champions will work with the contractor for needed access.”
The city said Rose Street can be used to reach area businesses.
