Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports outbound Richmond Road blocked in Lexington due to stalled paver

A section of Richmond Road was blocked in Lexington Tuesday evening due to a stalled paver, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

WKYT reported that the outage was on outbound Richmond Road at Old Richmond Road, where traffic was affected as crews responded to the equipment failure.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet did not indicate that there was a crash or other emergency on the roadway in its notice cited by WKYT, focusing instead on the stalled paver as the reason for the block.

With the affected lanes closed, drivers traveling outbound on Richmond Road in the area were forced to slow and follow detours or traffic control measures around the work zone, creating delays for commuters and local traffic.

The cabinet’s notice did not specify how long the closure would remain in effect, but the blockage was presented as an active work-zone issue rather than a long-term road closure.

Motorists were advised to use caution near the work area and to expect changing conditions as crews worked to clear the stall and reopen the roadway.

Further updates were expected as transportation officials assess the equipment and manage traffic through the construction area.