STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A culvert replacement project on KY 90, also known as Main Street, is expected to bring lane closures and then a full road closure through a busy stretch of Glasgow in Barren County.
The culvert sits between Franklin Street and Morgan Street at mile point 10.09, and the work is expected to significantly affect local traffic.
Lane closures on KY 90 are scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 30.
During this initial phase, transportation officials say the highway will remain open, but motorists should be prepared for significant delays as crews work in and around the travel lanes.
Drivers who rely on Main Street for commuting, school drop-offs or access to businesses in that corridor may want to consider alternate routes when the lane restrictions begin.
The project is then expected to move into a second phase with a long-term temporary closure.
Starting Monday, Oct. 5, KY 90 is expected to be completely closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street for approximately 45 days while the culvert is replaced.
Officials say no through traffic will be allowed in that section during the full closure, and local drivers will need to follow posted detours or use side streets where available.
A signed detour will route motorists to U.S. 68X, which includes Broadway Street and Columbia Avenue, as well as KY 1519 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway.
Transportation officials are urging motorists to plan for additional travel time and to use caution around the work zone, especially during peak travel hours.
The culvert replacement is expected to improve drainage and roadway safety in the area once work is complete, though specific project costs and contractor details were not provided in the initial information.
Local residents and businesses along Main Street may experience changes in access and traffic patterns during the construction period, and officials recommend monitoring updates for any schedule adjustments.
Key Facts
• Culvert replacement planned on KY 90/Main Street in Glasgow between Franklin Street and Morgan Street at mile point 10.09
• Lane closures are expected to begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, with KY 90 remaining open but delays likely
• A full closure of KY 90 between Franklin Street and Morgan Street is expected to start Monday, Oct. 5
• A signed detour will route traffic to U.S. 68X, KY 1519 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway
• Motorists are urged to plan for additional travel time and consider alternate routes during the project
