LAWRENCE COUNTY (August 21, 2017) – Shoulder repair work is set to start Wednesday, August 23, on KY 1690 at mile point 1.5 near the junction of Nats Creek Road. Engineer Tim Spencer with Highway District 12’s Paintsville Section Office, said the work could take two weeks or longer to complete. Work zone signs and traffic control will be in place for the duration of the project.
Geotechnical Services International is the job contractor, the same company that recently used its soil nail technique to repair a break near the Millard School on US 460 in Pike County.
“We are not drilling to install railroad steel like we usually do,” Spencer explained. “This process uses rebar underneath the pavement, parallel with the road bed, and fills the drilled areas with concrete. Then a mesh blanket covers the outside of the embankment and that, too, is sprayed with concrete. Drainage pipes are built into the project, which increases the life of the repairs significantly.”
People are asked to slow down when approaching the work zone. There will be periodic traffic delays.
“We apologize for the temporary inconvenience,” Spencer said. “And we want to thank everyone in advance for their understanding. Our goals are to make the roads as safe as possible while maintaining a safe work zone environment for the traveling public as well as the contractors and D12 employees who are on site. We appreciate everyone’s help and patience.”
