Crash on KY 363 in Laurel County reduces road to one lane after utility poles go down, officials say

A crash in Laurel County led to downed utility poles on KY 363 (Keavy Road), prompting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to reduce the roadway to one lane in the 6100 block, according to a report published Aug. 26.

WKYT reported that the Transportation Cabinet said the damage was tied to the crash and that the immediate traffic impacts include limited roadway capacity along that stretch of the state highway.

Officials did not provide additional information in the report about the cause of the crash or the extent of any injuries, and the reporting did not specify whether other lanes were fully closed or whether traffic was being directed by temporary controls.

Downed poles can also affect service lines and make repairs time-sensitive, which is why road restrictions are commonly used to protect motorists and crews working in the area.

The Transportation Cabinet’s lane reduction is aimed at maintaining access while utility infrastructure is assessed and repaired, and drivers are expected to slow down and use caution when traveling through the affected section of KY 363.

Motorists who regularly commute through the area, and residents with driveways along or near the 6100 block of Keavy Road, may experience delays until repairs are completed and the road can safely reopen to normal traffic flow.