A road project on a major connecting road for Elizabethtown has gotten under way.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says preparation work has started on a $15.3 million project that will address safety, deficiencies, and maintenance issues along Saint John Road between Ring road and U.S. 31W Bypass.
“As we go through the rest of this year, folks are mostly going to see work at the bridge over Billy Creek near the Sports Park,” said Chris Jessie with KYTC District 4. “There may be some utility work continuing, too, between the bypass and Ring Road. Next year is when motorists will see the bulk of construction work as we rebuild the highway from one end to the other.”
The KYTC says it has targeted Saint John Road for improvements as the road has changed from the rural setting when it was last reconstructed in the 1950s to the service of suburban development and connecting traffic between two of Elizabethtown’s most heavily used roadways. The work is expected to stop deterioration and avoid further damage to abutting properties.
During construction, Saint John Road will remain open to traffic with only temporary blockages as needed. Motorists should pay close attention to work zone signs and be prepared for changing traffic patterns, and be on the lookout for construction vehicles entering and exiting work zones.
