Sunday, February 15, 2009
Contractors To Begin Removing Debris From Recent Ice Storm
JACKSON, KY – Contractors will begin removing vegetative debris from Kentucky’s recent ice storm in Breathitt, Estill, Magoffin, Menifee, Powell and Morgan counties on Monday, Feb. 16.
This effort will include all state routes in each county, as well as county roads in Powell County.
The work will consist of removing fallen trees and branches from highway rights-of-way, as well as cutting leaning or overhanging trees that still constitute a hazard to motorists.
Contractors will only be picking up fallen trees and branches along the roadside. They will not pick up metal, plastic or wood products such as paneling, siding, plywood or cut lumber. Only one pass will be made along each highway. Contractors also will not be going onto private property to remove fallen trees and limbs from yards or fields.
Dates that debris will be picked up along specific highways have not been determined. Work schedules will be set on a tentative basis, and may be impacted by weather conditions as well as quantities of debris encountered by the crews.
Motorists are urged to watch for these debris removal crews once they begin work. They are urged to “Drive Smart” and be on the lookout for flaggers and equipment in the impacted areas. This work will require lane closures on multi-lane routes, and temporary traffic stoppages on two-lane routes. Drivers should anticipate delays and plan their trips accordingly.
This effort will include all state routes in each county, as well as county roads in Powell County.
The work will consist of removing fallen trees and branches from highway rights-of-way, as well as cutting leaning or overhanging trees that still constitute a hazard to motorists.
Contractors will only be picking up fallen trees and branches along the roadside. They will not pick up metal, plastic or wood products such as paneling, siding, plywood or cut lumber. Only one pass will be made along each highway. Contractors also will not be going onto private property to remove fallen trees and limbs from yards or fields.
Dates that debris will be picked up along specific highways have not been determined. Work schedules will be set on a tentative basis, and may be impacted by weather conditions as well as quantities of debris encountered by the crews.
Motorists are urged to watch for these debris removal crews once they begin work. They are urged to “Drive Smart” and be on the lookout for flaggers and equipment in the impacted areas. This work will require lane closures on multi-lane routes, and temporary traffic stoppages on two-lane routes. Drivers should anticipate delays and plan their trips accordingly.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 9:56 AM 
