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KYTC District 8 High Water Report

SOMERSET, Ky. (April 4, 2025) – Due to heavy rainfall across District 8, multiple roadways are experiencing high water levels. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and avoid driving through flooded areas. Standing or […]

KYTC District 8 road update

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) – Following heavy rainfall across District 8, several roadways continue to experience high water levels, creating hazardous travel conditions. Drivers are reminded to never drive through a flooded roadway. Even […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews are gearing up for another round of winter weather expected to impact the region Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for […]

Deadline is Feb. 1 for KYTC scholarships

The application deadline is fast approaching for one of the premier higher education opportunities in the state, the engineering and construction-management scholarships offered each year by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. For more information about these […]

KYTC advises of illegal sign placement

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is, once again, reminding folks that yard sale and other signs illegally placed on state right of way may be removed by KYTC crews as the cabinet performs mowing operations throughout […]

KYTC removing restricted right-of-way signage

With the May primary election less than two weeks away, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding citizens and candidates for office that illegally placed items along state maintained right of way areas are subject to […]

KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the National Safety Council, is encouraging every Kentucky vehicle owner to check their vehicle’s recall status during this week’s national Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and schedule a free […]

KYTC District 8 Crews Ready for Next Winter Event

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 snowfighters are ready for the next round of winter weather expected across the area tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all ten […]