Update from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

KNOTT COUNTY (May 3, 2023) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a daytime closure along KY 550E in Knott County. The work site is located at mile point 17.2 (1.7 miles North of KY 1697) near Frasure Lane.

Crews will begin the drain replacement project on Thursday , May 4, beginning at 8 a.m., and work installing the new pipe throughout the morning. Work is expected to be completed by 3:00 that afternoon.

The road will be closed at this location until work is complete. Motorists will be able to access the work zone on either side but will not be able to cross. All vehicles will need to use an alternate route during this time.

KYTC will be performing the work. Work schedules are based on weather conditions.