Section of Bowling Green Road to be Closed for Repaving

Published: May 10, 2024 at 1:02 PM CDT

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.

In an important announcement for the locals, a significant section of 12th Avenue, commonly known as Broadway, in Bowling Green will be closed for a critical road repaving project. This closure is scheduled to commence on Monday, May 13, and it might extend to Tuesday, May 14, depending on the weather and other uncalculated factors.

Details of the Road Closure

According to the city officials of Bowling Green, the affected section of the road is between Kenton and Chestnut streets. This segment will be inaccessible for the general traffic during the said days as the city seeks to refresh the road surface and improve the driving conditions.

The city’s traffic management has planned to install detour signs at strategic locations, guiding the drivers to take alternate routes. The administration has reassured that people who need to make essential visits to the businesses along the closed section will be allowed controlled access.

Implications of the Repaving Project

The process of repaving involves removing and replacing the top layer of asphalt on a road to maintain and restore the roadway’s surfaces. While it might cause temporary inconvenience to the local commuters, this is a crucial step to ensure long-term sustainability of the road, prevent potholes and subsequent damages to vehicles, and ultimately, ensure the safety of drivers and passengers.

Cooperation Requested from Locals

The city officials are counting on the understanding and cooperation from the residents during this time of brief temporary disruption. They encourage drivers to respect the detour signs, plan their journeys in advance considering the potential delay, and avoid any non-essential travel on the affected days to ensure the smooth execution of the repaving work.

Citizens are reassured that following the successful completion of the repaving project, the 12th Avenue will be returned to its normal state, with improved road conditions promoting safer and smoother drives.

Contact Information

For more information about the detour routes and closure schedules, residents may contact info@bgr.ky.gov. Drivers are also encouraged to check real-time traffic updates on the city government’s website or social media accounts.

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