Martin, Floyd, Johnson and Lawrence counties are first on the list

PIKEVILLE — Motorists in Martin, Floyd, Johnson and Lawrence counties can expect to encounter a slow-moving caravan of trucks and equipment as district-wide paint striping begins this week.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 announced that crews would begin striping yellow center lines along secondary and supplemental state routes Sept. 25. Work will continue over the next three to four weeks.

Motorists can expect short delays on bridges and narrow roadways and slow-moving traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Crews will move at 10-12mph while striping so that paint can fully coat and adhere to the roadways. The contractor will make frequent stops to allow traffic to pass safely.

KYTC District 12 advises drivers to pay close attention to signage and slow down when passing the moving work zone.

Oglesby Construction will perform the work.