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Latest 2 updates — refreshed Apr 18, 2026 9:15 AM ET.

Updated Apr 18, 2026 9:15 AM ET

Traffic desk

56 scheduled closures to update

Roadwork, utility work, paving, and lane closures now affecting Lexington streets.

56 Scheduled closures

3 Spotlight roads

Updated 2026-04-18 04:01

56 scheduled closures are posted, with the biggest impacts highlighted below.

Cherrybark Drive between Southland Drive and Rosemont Garden

Road closed for major utility work. Local traffic only.

N. Limestone at New Circle Road

One outbound lane blocked for utility work.

The following roadways are scheduled for milling and paving operations:

Roadwork, utility work, or lane impacts are scheduled here.

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Lexington making headway on affordable housing citywide

Lexington officials expect to surpass 4,000 units of affordable housing across the city this year. That’s since the city created its affordable housing fund in 2014.

KYWEATHERCENTER Apr 18, 2026 12:59 AM ET

Massive Changes Blowing Through Today

Good Saturday, everyone. Some dramatic changes are sweeping across Kentucky today with crashing temps and some much-needed rains. While the rains won’t add up to a ton, it will certainly help us out just a bit. Today’s…

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FEATURE Apr 7, 2026 7:01 PM ET

Chris Haddix and the Montgomery County Test

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