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Roads Closed Throughout NE Kentucky Due to High Water

Cleveland

While preparing for tonight’s snow threat, northeast Kentucky highway crews are placing high water signs in several counties this afternoon.

As of 2 p.m., the following roads were closed or impacted by high water in Kentucky Department of Highways District 9:

·         KY 3303 at Plummers Landing in Fleming County, milepoint 0-0.5

·         KY 324 in Mason County near Mill Creek, milepoint 10-10.3

·         KY 989 at AA Highway in Lewis County, milepoint 12.6

·         KY 854 at milepoint 0-1 at KY 1654 and the Boyd-Carter county line

·         KY 784 in Greenup County near Kehoe at KY 2, milepoints 9-11 and 11-12

·         High water signs placed on KY 5 near Little Garner in Boyd County

·         KY 36 at Pecks Pike Road in Bath County, milepoint 2.9-3.4

·         KY 211 at McCullough Hollow Road in Bath County, milepoint 5.8-6

·         KY 3290 at Mud Lick Creek in Bath County, milepoint 0.9

 
Motorists should travel with caution in those and other areas, especially in low-lying floodplains, and watch for debris and work crews on state highways.

(story provided by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

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."