Lanes, ramp at Newtown Pike interchange to be closed

Light blue line shows where interstate lane will be closed. One lane of
northbound Newtown Pike, south of the interchange, will also be closed.

If you're heading into Lexington via Interstate 64 and Newtown Pike this weekend, be aware of road construction.

The state Transportation Cabinet says temporary ramp and lane closures are scheduled in and around the Newtown Pike (KY 922) interchange from 7 pm. Friday, July 21 through 5 a.m. Monday, July 24.

The ramp from Newtown Pike to I-75/64 southeast will be closed for rehabilitation work, and the far right of the interstate through most of the interchange will be closed for concrete patching work. Two lanes will remain open.

Also, one lane of Newtown Pike northbound from Coleman Court to the interstate bridge (about a quarter-mile) will be closed for concrete patching work. One lane will remain open.