Roadway safety improvement project in Metcalfe County underway

METCALFE COUNTY – A safety project for a Metcalfe County roadway is underway.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says an intersection safety improvement project is set to begin on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County.

Reconstruction of the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 will create a new alignment just east of the current intersection.

KYTC says crews will work off the roadway during the first phase of the project.

Lane closures may occur during reconstruction.

KYTC says the new alignment will be straighter, making the roadway safer and providing better sight distance.