Utility work on UK campus to trigger journey impacts for drivers, pedestrians

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Utility work on the University of Kentucky’s campus started Monday, Sept. 21, probably inflicting journey impacts for drivers and pedestrians via May 2027.

The college stated development fencing shall be put in within the Cooper Drive space, closing the sidewalk and bike lane alongside Cooper Drive from University Drive to the Garrigus Lot entrance.

UK Transportation Services’ workers is working with the town of Lexington and venture contractors to put in water-filled jersey obstacles to create a brief sidewalk and bike lane, UK stated.

According to UK, cyclists and e-scooter riders must dismount and stroll their units when touring trough the momentary pathway.

The north-most lane of Cooper Drive will turn out to be a right-turn solely lane previous to the University Drive intersection, and the middle lane will proceed straight towards Limestone.

Director of UK Transportation Services Sarah Nikirk stated the college needed to make sure it’s offering secure entry to work and sophistication whereas investing in infrastructure for future development at UK.

“It was important to the University of Kentucky that we balance these two very important authorities,” Nikirk stated.

UK Transportation Services additionally suggested individuals to remain alert on recreation days, and that the sidewalk and bike lane will assist ensure followers are capable of get to and from Kroger Field with out having to stroll on the road.

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