Noxious Weed Treatment On US 127 Scheduled For Tuesday, Sept. 10
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of scheduled spraying operations for noxious, and nuisance weeds. The treatment aids with controlling the spread of undesirable plants along state highway right of way. Work will begin Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KYTC, in accordance with state law, targets Johnson grass, giant foxtail, Canada thistle, nodding thistle, common teasel, multiflora rose, amur honeysuckle, poison hemlock, marestail, Japanese knotweed and kudzu. Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds can grow so large that they interfere with a driver’s line of vision on highways. They can also damage pavement and embankments and clog ditches, causing drainage problems.
Noxious weeds often invade and destroy the roadside turf grass, leaving these areas vulnerable to erosion. They can also smother native plants through rapid reproduction and long-term persistence.
Work begins Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spraying will be focused on rock medians and barrier walls. A single lane closure will be in effect in the right/fast lane.
Mercer County
- Operations will begin on US 127 B between milepoints 4.483 – 0.0 (both directions)
Jessamine County
- Work will move to US 27 between milepoints 6.011 and 0.0 (both directions)
Garrard County
- Spraying will proceed to US 27 between milepoints 16.691 and 15.617 (both directions)
Noxious weed treatment is a mobile operation. Motorists are advised to be aware and use extra caution.
All work and/or closures are scheduled on a tentative basis, and subject to change depending on weather, emergencies, and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways
District 7 includes Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott, and Woodford Counties.
For more information, visit with KYTC online.
