Re-Scheduled Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled for Sunday in Boone Co.

Friday, March 25, 2022 at 9:33 AM

By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, news release

Work was postponed last Sunday due to inclement weather.

(Boone County, Ky.) - Due to weather conditions last Sunday, East Kentucky Power has re-scheduled rolling roadblocks for March 27 on I-71/75. This is needed so that crews can safely pull a line across the interstate just north of the Rest Area (177.13 mile-marker).

Starting at 6 a.m., rolling roadblocks will start at U.S 42 southbound and at the I-71/75 split northbound, approximately 10 MPH. If process goes smoothly, crews should be done by 7:00 a.m. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.

During this time the following ramps will also be closed for approximately 15-20 minutes:

KY 338 (Richwood Road) northbound entrance ramp
The northbound Rest Area entrance ramp
Mall Road southbound entrance ramp
U.S. 42 southbound entrance ramp
KY 536 (Mt Zion Road) southbound entrance ramp

Work is weather-dependent. Expect short delays.

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