Temporary closure: Portion of University Drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2024) — University Drive will be temporarily closed on Aug. 9, northbound from the main entrance of the Kroger Field Red lot (across from Farm Road) to Cooper Drive.
This closure will not take place until after 9 a.m. on Friday. However, it will continue through Sunday evening, Aug. 11.
Northbound motorists on University Drive in this area and all bus routes (Blue, White, Orange and Green) will be able to detour from University Drive through the North Red Lot and Green Lot, north onto Sports Center Drive, to Cooper Drive.
Please be aware that the North Red Lot bus stop will be temporarily closed for the White and Green Routes, as well as the Bluegrass Community and Technical College stop for the Green Route.
One northbound lane of this section of roadway is expected to reopen early morning on Aug. 12.
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