Bridge on Warner Ridge Road in Russell County to be Closed Beginning Monday

SOMERSET, Ky. (June 20, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that beginning Monday, June 26, a portion of Warner Ridge Road (KY 3281) in Russell County will be closed to through traffic for a bridge replacement project.

Starting Monday, the roadway will be closed to through traffic at the bridge over Jobbes Fork at mile point 1.7 which is located between Story Lane and Lawless Cemetery Road.

A signed detour route will be posted during the closure.

The road is expected to reopen Aug. 14.The starting date and duration of the closure may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays.

Jave LLC was awarded the contract in May for a total of $898,314.