Northbound lanes of new Ky. 1247
Commonwealth Journal Somerset — Two-way traffic was scheduled to be allowed late yesterday on two northbound lanes of scenic new Ky. 1247 between
southeastern bypass (Ky. 914) and northern Burnside. Flashing message boards in all directions announce the opening, and barricades were scheduled to
be moved as soon as striping was completed.
“Only two lanes –– one lane north and one lane south –– will open today (Thursday),” said Bill Chaney, manager of the project for Kentucky Department
of Highways’ District 8. Despite earlier speculation that all four lanes will open before the current construction season ends, Chaney said yesterday
that rainy weather in October delayed construction. He expressed doubt the southbound two lanes will open until sometime next spring.
“Unless the rains hold off and the weather stays warm enough to apply blacktop, we may not get the two southbound lanes open this fall,” Chaney said.
New Ky. 1247 extends from Ky. 914 (southeastern bypass) at Murphy Avenue Extension to near the recently opened interchange of U.S. 27 and Ky. 90 in
northern Burnside. The new road replaces an existing narrow, crooked Ky. 1247 that dips sharply to Pitman Creek south of Elihu; climbs upward through
Cedar Grove; then north of John Sherman Cooper Power Station to U.S. 27 in northern Burnside.
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