Transportation

KY 715 In Red River Gorge To Be Closed

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published August 22, 2013 at 2:55 PM EDT

In order to allow for an inspection of a bridge crossing the Red River, the Kentucky Department of Highways plans to close KY 715 in the Red River Gorge at the Wolfe-Menifee county line on Wednesday, August 28. The road will be closed from approximately 10:00Am to 12:00PM.

No marked detour will be posted. This bridge closure will impact traffic using the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway loop route. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly.

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Paul Hitchcock

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."

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