Lane closures for bridge inspection.
SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway at the Russell Creek bridge (mile point 50) in Adair County will be temporarily reduced to one lane next week as crews perform routine bridge inspections.
Lane closures are scheduled for Monday, Nov 3, beginning at approximately 8 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. Crews will inspect both eastbound and westbound directions, with only one direction reduced to a single lane at a time.
The date and duration of the lane closures may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time in reaching their destination.
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(Amber Hale – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8)