Motorists traveling in western Kentucky need to be aware state transportation crews and contractors have started their fall round of mowing along interstates and state highways.
Spokesman Keith Todd says mowing zones will be marked by appropriate signage and should be treated with the same respect and caution as other work zones. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for slow-moving tractors and support vehicles that may need to travel into and cross travel lanes from time to time as they mow. Motorists should also be alert of personnel near traffic flow in areas with ongoing mowing or litter removal activities.
As a reminder, political signs and other advertising are not allowed along state right-of-way and should be removed or state personnel will remove them because they create an obstacle and safety hazard for mowing crews.
Contractors started mowing Monday on KY 453/Dover Road and The Trace in Land Between the Lakes from Grand Rivers southward to the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line. Beginning October 21, contractors will start mowing along Interstate 24 from the Ohio River Bridge to the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line in Christian County. In addition, crews will be mowing in along the interstate in McCracken County beginning October 22.
