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KY 61 opening in Adair Co., KY delayed, after all

UPDATE: This just arrived Tuesday 12:11pmCT: "Due to weather conditions KY 61 in Adair County that was scheduled to open tomorrow will NOT OPEN. I will let you know as soon as a new date for opening has been set." s/Amber Hale
Motorists encouraged to be alert for traffic shift
Note: Advice and wise counsel from Louis and the commentators at the store in The Flatwoods is to be extra careful in the coming weeks as both driver and deer become accustomed to the speeds being travelled on the new road. -CM

By Amber Hale

SOMERSET, KY (July 3, 2012) - The new KY 61 will open to traffic between Sparksville to just south of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway in Adair County Wednesday, July 11, Weather permitting.

The nearly $22.7 million project began in 2008 to reconstruct and realign KY 61 from Sparksville to just south of the newly constructed ramps with the Louie B. Nunn Parkway. The new alignment is approximately 6 miles long and consist of two lanes with truck passing lanes on steeper grades and 8 foot paved shoulders.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to be on guard for traffic shifts onto the newly constructed roadway. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow eXtra time in reaching their destination.

Dial 511 or for the latest in traffic and travel informationin the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 8 counties at





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