Motorists who frequent the old KY 6115 connector in Muhlenberg County need to be aware that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are now removing that connector, with work underway in Powderly.
According to a news release, the northern section of old U.S. 62 was renamed to KY 6614, and this connector was built in 1985, as part of the opening of Everly Brothers Boulevard. The small section of roadway was meant to be closed after 2002, after the current intersection with U.S. 62 and Everly Brothers Boulevard was constructed, but it never happened.
Officials says although some drivers do still use the connector, it is not part of the state road system and is not being maintained. Due to the deteriorated condition of the old KY 6115, the only alternative available is to remove the connector as was intended in 2002. This will necessitate a traffic flow change at the intersection of U.S. 62 and KY 6114.
Traffic on U.S. 62 will no longer be required to stop, so a stop sign will be placed on old KY 6114 to allow motorists on US 62 to maintain free-flow movement.
Expect some traffic delays in that area throughout the week as crews work to complete their work.