UPDATE: Daytime closures extended to Oct. 18 in Owsley, Perry counties
Lengthy detour will be required
UPDATE POSTED 1:45 P.M. OCT. 14, 2021
OWSLEY, PERRY COUNTIES, Ky. (WTVQ) – Daytime closures of KY 2022 (Squabble Creek Road) in extreme southern Owsley and extreme western Perry counties have been extended until Monday, Oct. 18, due to mechanical issues with the equipment contractors are using to make the road repairs.
The closures, for drilling to repair breaks in pavement, were previously scheduled to end on Thursday, Oct. 14. Because of the narrowness of the road, traffic will be unable to pass through the work zones while the work is ongoing.
Work locations are at milepoint 0.3 in Owsley County and milepoints 0.5 and 0.6 in Perry County. These locations are near the Owsley-Perry county line in the vicinity of the Saul community.
No marked detour is posted. Drivers will need to continue to detour through Owsley, Clay and Leslie counties via KY 484, KY 1428, US 421, KY 118, the Hal Rogers Parkway and KY 15 to reach Hazard via Hyden. Another alternative route to Buckhorn, through Clay, Owsley and Breathitt counties, involves KY 484, KY 1482, KY 66, KY 11 and KY 28 via Oneida and Booneville. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly, as a lengthy alternate route will be required.
ORIGINAL STORY POSTED OCT. 8, 2021
OWSLEY, PERRY COUNTIES, Ky. (WTVQ) – Drivers who use KY 2022 (Squabble Creek Road) in extreme southern Owsley and extreme western Perry counties should be prepared for road closures and lengthy detours next week.
The road will be closed during daytime hours Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 12-15, for drilling to repair breaks in pavement. Because of the narrowness of the road, traffic will be unable to pass through the work zones while the drilling is being done.
Work locations are at milepoint 0.3 in Owsley County and milepoints 0.5 and 0.6 in Perry County. These locations are near the Owsley-Perry county line in the vicinity of the Saul community.
No marked detour will be posted. Drivers will need to detour through Owsley, Clay and Leslie counties via KY 484, KY 1428, US 421, KY 118, the Hal Rogers Parkway and KY 15 to reach Hazard via Hyden. Another alternative route to Buckhorn, through Clay, Owsley and Breathitt counties, involves KY 484, KY 1482, KY 66, KY 11 and KY 28 via Oneida and Booneville. Motorists should plan their trips accordingly, as a lengthy alternate route will be required.
In addition to these closures, break repairs are planned for Monday, Oct. 11, for KY 484 at milepoint 2.1 in Perry County in this same area. While this road will not be closed, drivers should expect lengthy delays.
