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US Route 23 lanes reopen in Ashland

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UPDATE - 7:19 P.M.

All lanes of U.S. Route 23 have now reopened.


 

At least one lane of U.S. Route 23 has reopened in Ashland.

Crews continue to work on repairs after a city water main break Wednesday, according to a press release from the Kentucky Department of Highways.

They expect all lanes to reopen later Thursday evening. Until all lanes reopen, vehicles will be rerouted along 39th and 45th streets. Commercial trucks and other vehicles must detour using I-64 and US 60.

Statewide travel information and assistance is available by calling 511 or logging onto the 511 web site at http://511.ky.gov.Follow road closings and other Kentucky Department of Highways activities via Twitter at http://twitter.com/kytcdistrict9.