Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to close section of Old Richmond Road in Lexington next week for pavement work

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said it will close a section of Old Richmond Road in Lexington next week so crews can perform paving and related work. The agency announced that traffic will be affected between Walnut Hill Road and Delong Road, with the work scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.

According to the Transportation Cabinet, crews will start the operation on Tuesday morning and, weather permitting, complete the work by Wednesday. The announcement ties the length of the closure to forecast conditions, indicating the schedule could shift if weather or field conditions require additional time for safety and roadway quality.

The affected segment is in an area served by neighborhood and through-traffic routes that connect to other Lexington roads. The closure is intended to allow work crews to access the roadway segment without ongoing traffic passing through the work zone, a routine step for pavement repairs that require equipment and staging space.

The Transportation Cabinet’s notice advises motorists to anticipate delays and to use alternate routes during the closure window. For drivers traveling in either direction along Old Richmond Road, the shutdown between Walnut Hill Road and Delong Road is expected to change normal traffic patterns until the work is finished and the road is reopened.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet did not describe the specific type of pavement work in the brief notice, but the timing and location indicate routine roadway maintenance. Projects of this kind often involve surface repairs and resurfacing or other improvements that must be completed in a controlled work zone to protect workers and ensure the roadway meets performance standards.

The agency’s announcement also emphasizes that the project schedule is contingent on weather. If conditions interfere with asphalt placement, compaction, or curing, the end of the closure could extend beyond Wednesday; the Transportation Cabinet said “weather permitting” to reflect that operational reality.

Residents and commuters in the area are expected to rely on detours and nearby roads while the closure is active. Drivers are encouraged to follow any posted traffic control signs in the work zone and to allow extra time when traveling through the area during the Tuesday morning start and the Wednesday completion window.