News Item #1650

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11:

KYTC Advises Motorists of Extended Delays on KY 1556 in Harlan County Due to Slide Repair Operations

MANCHESTER, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists to expect extended delays along a section of KY 1556 in Harlan County beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, as crews conduct slide repair operations.

Work will take place in the Bobs Creek area between mile points 1.27 and 1.43.

Slide repair operations are scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 a.m. and continue daily through Friday, Nov. 6, at approximately 7 p.m.

Motorists traveling through the area should anticipate long delays and are encouraged to plan accordingly, allow additional travel time and consider alternate routes when possible.

KYTC reminds drivers to use caution when approaching work zones, reduce their speed and remain alert for workers and equipment.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov  or contribute their reports at www.waze.com  or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11  or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11 .