According to a release, Traffic is down to two 12-foot lanes, using the southbound lanes of US 23 at Ivel in Floyd County following a slide that started Wednesday evening May 11. Wide loads are now prohibited in the area.  the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recognizes that this will be a significant inconvenience for what could be a prolonged period of time, but pointed out that District 12’s job is to protect the traveling public, even if that means temporary inconvenience for some drivers.