Monday, May 16, 2011

Roads reopening as floodwaters recede

Thanks to dropping floodwaters, most highways in Livingston County reopened to traffic overnight.


However, Ky. 137 (River Road) remains closed from about the 4 mile marker to about the 16 mile marker. Livingston County Highway crews report a number of trees along Ky. 137 were pushed down by strong river currents. Ky. 137 may require extensive repairs, especially in areas where it runs directly along the river channel, according to Kentucky Highway Department spokesman Keith Todd.

Water is off Ky. 917 between Tiline and Iuka. A highway crew is clearing that section this morning and it should be open by noon.


Crews are clearing and repairing U.S. 60 East in Crittenden County. It should be open late this afternoon, too.