A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet safety project to better mark curves along northeast state highways is now under way in Rowan, Lewis, Carter, Greenup and Boyd counties.
The project, part of the cabinet’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), will install new “horizontal alignment signs” along seven state roads identified as having a history of roadway departure crashes. The signs include highly-reflective chevrons marking the direction of curves as well as suggested speed limit signs.
Contractors are currently working along KY 799 (Big Perry Road) in Rowan County, and will advance soon to KY 377 (Cranston Road) in both Rowan and Lewis counties. Other highways where new signage will be installed include US 60 in Rowan County, KY 7 in Carter County, KY 5 in Greenup County, and KY 3, KY 5, KY 1937 in Boyd County.
For the next several months, contractors will be working Monday through Friday during daylight hours to complete the project. Signs will be installed on state right of way, which can vary in width from the edge of the pavement. Motorist should exercise caution and watch for lane closures, flaggers and equipment entering and leaving the work zone.
Once complete, the project is expected to improve highway safety, as studies have shown that horizontal alignment signing can reduce crashes by 30 to 45 percent.
(story provided by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
