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Morehead I-64 Eastbound Rest Area Closed October 15-16

Concrete pavement repairs and closure of the eastbound I-64 rest area in Rowan County have been rescheduled to start Thursday, and will now take place during daytime hours this week.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, the eastbound rest area at mile marker 141 near Morehead will close, and will remain closed until 6 p.m. that night. Closures will continue nightly through Friday or until work is complete. The westbound I-64 rest area will not be affected.

Road work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists are asked to heed all warning signs, slow down in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.

(story provided by Kentucky Department of Highways)

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."