Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Officials Announce Opening of New 119
Officials with the Department of Highways delivered an early Christmas present to the people of Eastern Kentucky by opening up New US 119 to the public yesterday December 6. According to Sara George, Public information officer for Highway District 12, New 119 opened to traffic Wednesday morning at 6 o’clock, however not all the work is complete on the new road.
A press release sent out by Highway district 12 details that there are no exits at Raccoon or Winns Branch; motorists will need to get on at Burning Fork and off at the Johns Creek exit. Officials do urge caution when driving on new 119. The speed limit is posted as 55 mph and will be strictly enforced by area law enforcement agencies.
The completion of the first four of the five sections saw construction start in 2003. The route, once completed will extend from US 23 at Buckley’s Creek to across the state line joining Pikeville with Williamson, significantly reducing driving time.
Work on the final section of New 119 is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2008.
A press release sent out by Highway district 12 details that there are no exits at Raccoon or Winns Branch; motorists will need to get on at Burning Fork and off at the Johns Creek exit. Officials do urge caution when driving on new 119. The speed limit is posted as 55 mph and will be strictly enforced by area law enforcement agencies.
The completion of the first four of the five sections saw construction start in 2003. The route, once completed will extend from US 23 at Buckley’s Creek to across the state line joining Pikeville with Williamson, significantly reducing driving time.
Work on the final section of New 119 is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2008.
# posted by Justin Mullins @ 4:16 PM 
