Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12

04/09/2026

Traffic Alert: US 23 Southbound at the intersection with South Mayo Trail near the Blood Center and Captain D’s- is closed due to a collision at this time. No estimate on opening. Prepare for delay or use an alternate.

04/09/2026

District 12 enjoyed taking part in KEEN (Kentucky Engineering Exposure Network) and Community Helper Days at Valley Elementary!

From preschool to middle school, students explored hands-on learning opportunities, everything from seatbelt safety and learning about our Maintenance crews to building bridges and discovering engineering careers and scholarships with KYTC.

We’re proud to help inspire the next generation right here in Eastern Kentucky!

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Just another day on the job for Larry at our Phelps Maintenance garage. He makes cutting trees look cool! 😎

04/01/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert – Knott County (KY 80 & KY 160 Intersection) 🚧
UPDATE: This is Knott County not Letcher as previously stated. 😎

Roadwork is getting underway at the Hal Rogers Parkway (KY 80) and KY 160 intersection to improve safety and create a longer-lasting roadway.

👷 Contractor Mountain Enterprises will be replacing asphalt with concrete pavement to help eliminate rutting and extend the life of the road.

📅 What to Know Right Now:
• Work begins Monday, April 6
• Milling starts Tuesday, April 7
• 🚗 KY 80 Westbound (toward Hazard) will be reduced to ONE LANE

⚠️ Expect:
• Changing traffic patterns over the next 2–3 months
• Lane closures shifting throughout the project
• Possible delays

🚦 Early work is already starting:
• Signal upgrades (radar detection) being installed
• Message boards going up to alert drivers

🚗 Slow down and pay close attention to signs and traffic control in the work zone.

🙏 Thanks for your patience as we improve this busy intersection!

04/01/2026

Reminder:

04/01/2026

🚧 Rockfall Stabilization Project – Pikeville Bypass (KY 1426) 🚧

A major safety improvement project is set to begin along the Pikeville Bypass starting:

📅 Monday, April 20 (after Hillbilly Days)

This $3.5 million project will help reduce rockfalls and improve safety, building on similar work completed years ago on the bypass, that has already proven effective.

📍 Project Breakdown:

Phase 1 (MP 5.7–6.1)
• Summit Drive to Harold’s Branch
• Runs through summer (goal: finish before school starts)
• 🚦 Flagging at Summit expected mid-July

Phase 2 (MP 5.5–5.6)
• Hospital Drive to Bypass Church of God
• 1 month duration
• Will NOT begin until Phase 1 is complete

⚠️ What to Expect:
• Full closure during each phase
• 🚗 Detours:
• Use Burchett Way for local access
• Use US 23 instead of US 119 (Town Mountain) for through traffic
• 📢 Message boards will be posted along US 119

🏥 Local Access:
• One-way daytime access to Health Department & Mountain Comprehensive Care (via Harold’s Branch light, flaggers on site)
• Closed in evenings, with plans to restore two-way access ASAP

🚦 Traffic Adjustments:
• Longer green light at Summit Drive
• Temporary changes at Harold’s Branch

👷 KYTC is working closely with local partners and schools to monitor traffic and make adjustments as needed.

🚗 Please plan ahead, follow detours, and use caution in the work zone.

🙏 We appreciate your patience as we make the Pikeville Bypass safer for everyone!

04/01/2026

Road open

Traffic Alert: Floyd Co- US 23 North bound near Drains unlimited mp 18.0-closed due to a collision. No estimate on reopening at this time. Use caution

04/01/2026

Traffic Alert: Floyd Co- US 23 North bound near Drains unlimited mp 18.0-closed due to a collision. No estimate on reopening at this time. Use caution

03/30/2026

🚧 Paving Operations Begin Monday in Pike County 🚧

KYTC District 12 advises motorists that paving will begin Monday, March 30, across several routes in Pike County. Contractor Mountain Enterprises will be working daylight to dark, followed by striping. These areas are left over from last years paving cycle and were postponed due to weather.

📍 Where You’ll See Work:
• KY 1469 (Right Fork of Long Fork of Virgie)
• KY 292 (Aflex)
• KY 2059 (Woodman)

⏱️ Estimated Timeline (weather permitting):
• KY 1469: 2–3 days
• KY 292: 1–2 days
• KY 2059: About 1 week

⚠️ What to Expect:
• Narrow roads will require temporary closures in some areas
• Mobile operation with moving work zones
• Delays likely (no set delay times available)
➡️ Please detour if possible, especially on KY 1469 and KY 2059

🚧 Coming Next:
After patching these areas, crews will move to US 460 for milling and paving. Expect one-lane traffic at times and future ramp closures (we’ll share updates ahead of time).

🙏 Thanks for your patience as we work to improve roads. Please slow down and use caution in work zones!

03/27/2026

Traffic alert: pike county- Both directions of U.S. 23 are closed at 1144 South Mayo Trail, near The Dentist Office and Thacker Memorial, due to a multiple-vehicle collision. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or prepare for delay.