Section of U.S. 31-W temporarily closed in downtown Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is temporarily closing a section of U.S. 31-W in downtown Franklin in Simpson County.

As of Monday morning, the road section is closed from Kentucky Avenue to Madison Street for maintenance on brick crosswalks. The road is expected to reopen Thursday, Oct. 6.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says drivers should seek alternate routes and expect heavy traffic in the area.