Traffic Advisory: Concert to Bring Heavy Congestion to US-60 in Boyd County
ASHLAND, Ky. (July 7, 2025) –The Kentucky State Police is advising the public of expected traffic congestion on Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th, due to a large-scale concert event taking place in Boyd County.
Significant traffic delays are anticipated along U.S. Route 60, particularly at Exit 181 and Exit 185. These areas will serve as primary access points for concertgoers and will experience high traffic volume, slow-moving vehicles, and potential backups during the late afternoon and evening hours on both days.
Motorists who are not attending the concert are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes and avoid these exits whenever possible. Local residents and through traffic should plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.
The Kentucky State Police, in coordination with local law enforcement and event security, will be actively managing traffic flow and ensuring public safety throughout the event. Motorists are urged to follow all posted signs, be alert to officer directions, and exercise patience while traveling through affected areas.
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- Locations: The festival will visit 10 small towns, with specific locations and dates to be announced.
- Headliners: Kid Rock and Nickelback will headline the festival.
- Pepsi Rock The South: Kid Rock and Nickelback will also headline the Pepsi Rock The South festival in Cullman, Alabama, which takes place in June.
- Ticketing: Tickets for Rock The Country will go on sale in November.
- Ashland, KY: Rock The Country will be in Ashland, KY on July 11-12, 2025 at the Boyd County Fairgrounds.
- Other Artists: In addition to Kid Rock and Nickelback, other artists scheduled to appear at Rock The Country include Hank Williams Jr., Tracy Lawrence, Upchurch, Shenandoah, Mark Chesnutt, the Kentucky Head Hunters, Sammy Kershaw, Deana Carter, Hudson Westbrook, and Them Dirty Roses.
