FORT MITCHELL, Ky. — Several lanes of Dixie Highway are closed in front of St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Mitchell for a water main break, according to Fort Mitchell Police Chief Rob Nader.
Crews are actively on scene and working to fix the issue. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the water main break has caused damage to the road's pavement.
KYTC said it expects to have the water main break and road repaired by mid-afternoon.
There is still one lane open on both sides of the road in that area, Nader said. While the northbound side remains closed, one lane has been diverted onto the southbound side to allow traffic to move in both directions, KYTC said.
This is because the water main break caused the roadway to buckle on the northbound side, according to KYTC.
According to Nader, fixing the water main break could take most of the day. KYTC said the break involves a 20-inch line beneath the highway.
Drivers should plan for delays and find an alternate route. KYTC said it's still unclear how long it will take to fix the roadway and re-open lanes.
