UPDATE: June 27 at 11:30 a.m.
The Lexington Police Department reports that Newtown Pike has reopened after storm damage repairs on Friday morning.
Anyone traveling in the area is asked to use caution because work is still being completed.
Original Story:
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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