Routes impassable or blocked

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

PRESTONSBURG — The rising level of Dewey Lake is affecting state highways in Floyd County.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Tuesday that the current lake elevation was 665.08 feet and water gates remained at minimum flow due to downstream flooding.

“This will cause the lake level to rise, which means area roadways are impassable or may become impassable,” a press release stated.

As of Tuesday morning, impacted roadways included:

• KY 194 (German Bridge area) was impassable.

• KY 302 around the lake was partially blocked and expected to become impassable as water levels rose.

• The road leading to May Lodge was impassable.

• All boat ramps were not usable.

The ACOE says motorists should use caution, obey posted road closure signs and barriers, and never drive through flooded roadways.

Throughout the region, Kentucky Department of Highways District 12 crews remained focused on emergency clearance of roads to make them passable for residents and emergency responders. Debris could remain on roadway shoulders or roads could be one-lane in spots.