LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Officials report that the severe thunderstorm on June 26 damaged power poles and electric lines along Newtown Pike, resulting in a temporary roadway closure on Friday morning.
According to officials, Kentucky Utilities is working to repair the lines and restore power in the area.
Officials list the following closures and detours:
- Newtown Pike is closed at I-75. Inbound traffic should use Exit 113 (North Broadway). Outbound traffic should take Exit 120 (Ironworks Pike) as a detour.
- Outbound Newtown Pike is closed at Nandino Blvd. Outbound traffic should use North Broadway to access I-75 at Exit 113.
- Citation Blvd will be closed to through traffic at Georgetown Road.
Officials say the work is estimated to be completed around 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
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