Mt. Parkway Project To Begin Wednesday In Clark County

– Special to WEKY AM 1340 –

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, announces that work will begin Wednesday, March 15, for the KY 9000/Mt. Parkway rehabilitation project.  The location for the project will begin at Interstate 64 (milepoint 0.00) and continue to the Stoner Ephesus overpass (milepoint 5.311).

The Allen Company Inc. was awarded the project for $5,168,187.32.  The anticipated completion date for the rehabilitation is September 15, 2017.  The project will include bridge repairs, asphalt rehabilitation and the replacement of right-of way fencing.  The rehabilitation will enhance the ride of the pavement and increase the life of the road through repairs.

Note:  Overweight/Over-Dimensional vehicles will need to utilize the following detour:

·        KY 15/Ironworks Road and KY 1958/Veteran’s Memorial Parkway in Clark County to Exit 10 on KY 9000/Mt. Parkway in Powell County