Metro Lex News

Lexington residents should be aware of upcoming road closures and detours as the intersection of Gainesway Road and Greentree Road is set to be affected by sewer construction work. According to a recent announcement, Greentree Road will be closed to through traffic from Centre Parkway to New Circle Road, including the mentioned intersection, starting Tuesday, March 5.

Initially, the intersection will experience intermittent closures with flagmen assisting in directing traffic. Subsequently, a full closure is scheduled for approximately one week in March for pipe installation. Although the intersection is expected to reopen by March 31, Greentree Road will remain closed to through traffic from Gainesway Road to New Circle Road until the end of April.

Before the Gainesway intersection closure, Greentree Road will temporarily reopen in both directions from Armstrong Mill to Centre Parkway. However, drivers are advised to proceed with caution as road repairs will continue for several weeks.

Throughout the construction period, access to homes in the area will be maintained. The construction activities are part of the West Hickman Trunk E sanitary sewer project, which aims to enhance the city's sanitary sewer system by replacing and upsizing a significant length of sewer pipe. This project aligns with federal consent decree requirements for Lexington's infrastructure improvements.

Residents are urged to plan alternative routes and follow detour signs to navigate around the construction zone efficiently. The city's efforts to enhance its infrastructure underscore its commitment to ensuring a sustainable and reliable sewer system for the community.