JOHNSON COUNTY (May 24, 2023) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises the public of lane closures and reduced speeds along US 23 in Johnson County. A highway safety project will begin near Highlands Elementary School at mile point 5.0 (.9 miles East of US 460) and extend for half a mile.

This project will extend the current turn lane into the elementary school and improve drainage in the area. Asphalt resurfacing will also take place once the construction phase is complete. Lane Restrictions and work zone speed reductions will begin Tuesday, May 30. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with weekend work possible. Traffic control will remain until the project is complete in approximately 8-10 weeks.

Motorists traveling in the area should heed warning signs, slow down and be aware of workers and construction equipment.

Mountain Enterprises has been contracted to perform the work. Schedules are subject to weather conditions.