U.S. 60 in Livingston County remains closed to all through traffic between Smithland and Burna and in downtown Smithland.
While floodwaters are dropping slowly, some sections of U.S. 60 near the Birdsville Y (River Road intersection) remain covered by floodwaters.
Some local residents and emergency personnel have been fording the floodwaters and traveling this section to access and check on flooded homes. U.S. 60 remains officially closed, however.
"The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds motorists in the strongest possible terms that when you choose to travel on flood-covered highways that are marked as closed, you are doing so at your own risk," said Keith Todd, spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Highways.
The highway remains closed in downtown Smithland, too. Local traffic is being allowed through side streets at Smithland to help those hit by the flooding to have better access for recovery efforts.
The Livingston County Sheriff, Livingston County Emergency Managment, Kentucky State Police, and the Kentucky National Guard will maintain policing authority through this area and may cut off traffic at any time as needed to accommodate continuing flood response and recovery efforts.
"U.S. 60 will not be reopened to through traffic until all water is off the roadway and highway support and drainage structures along this extended section can be fully inspected and checked for safety," Todd said.
