News Summary
Lexington’s Avenue of Champions, a key road connecting the University of Kentucky and downtown, will close for a week starting May 12 for essential repairs. This closure affects the area from Rose Street to South Limestone Street and is designed to minimize inconvenience during the end of the university’s spring semester. Motorists are advised to use detours, while accessible pathways for local businesses will remain open. The repairs are crucial to prolonging the roadway’s lifespan and ensuring traffic safety.
Lexington – The Avenue of Champions, a vital roadway traversing the University of Kentucky’s campus and connecting to downtown Lexington, will be closed for repairs for a week starting Monday, May 12. The closure is set to begin at 5 a.m. and is expected to last until May 19, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.
The closure will affect the segment of the Avenue of Champions stretching from Rose Street to South Limestone Street. City officials have timed this construction project to coincide with the end of the spring semester at the University of Kentucky, which concluded the Friday prior to the announced closure. This scheduling is anticipated to alleviate potential traffic congestion in the area.
The primary purpose of this closure is to address the base layer of the pavement, which has shown signs of wear and tear. Timely repairs are essential to ensure the longevity and safety of the roadway. Without intervention, the deterioration could lead to long-term damage, necessitating more extensive repairs in the future.
Motorists who usually travel along the Avenue of Champions are advised to take alternative routes during the construction. Drivers heading south on Euclid Avenue should use Rose Street to East High Street and then to South Upper Street as their detour. For those coming from South Limestone Street, the recommended route is East Maxwell Street which leads to Rose Street to bypass the affected section of the roadway.
To maintain public transportation services, Lextran will continue to operate but will be utilizing East High Street for all loading and unloading activities during the duration of the road closure. The University of Kentucky’s facilities along the Avenue of Champions are working closely with the contractors involved in the repair work to ensure that access to crucial services and facilities remains uninterrupted as much as possible.
Local businesses situated along the impacted stretch of the Avenue of Champions will still be accessible via Rose Street. This provision allows patrons to continue patronizing these establishments despite the construction work taking place.
Historically, the Avenue of Champions has served as a key connector within the Lexington area, providing access not only to the university but also to a variety of businesses and residences nearby. The repaving project is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the infrastructure of Lexington, ensuring safe and efficient travel for residents and visitors alike.
Residents are encouraged to remain patient and vigilant for detour signage and traffic management personnel in the area during the repair period. The Lexington city officials and the contracted repair teams are working diligently to complete the project as quickly as possible and minimize disruption to the community.
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