Motorists traveling across portions of western Kentucky need to be alert as state transportation crews and contract crews have started their spring round of mowing along interstates, parkways, and highways across the region. Mowing is currently underway in District 2 which includes the counties of Caldwell, Christian, Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, and Webster.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say mowing zones will be marked by appropriate signage and should be treated with the same respect and caution as any other work zone. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for slow-moving tractors and support vehicles that may be required to maneuver into and across highway travel lanes from time to time as they go about their work. Motorists should also be mindful of personnel in near traffic flow in areas with ongoing mowing or litter removal activities.
KYTC spokesman Keith Todd says above average rainfall across the region has hampered highway crews and contractors as they have ramped up mowing activities this spring. In addition to creating muddy conditions that have delayed the state of mowing, Todd indicates the rainfall has provided roadside vegetation with a substantial head start this spring.
As a reminder, Todd notes political signs and other advertising placed along state right-of-way is illegal and should be removed. He says yard signs and other signs create both an obstacle and a safety hazard for mowing crews and will be removed by state highway personnel.
