Two roundabouts in Henderson are expected to open at the reconstructed KY 351/2nd Street interchange on or after Saturday, July 27th, 2024. The two roundabouts are west of US 41 and will open in a temporary configuration with construction continuing in the area until late this year.
Both roundabouts west of US 41 will be open to a single lane of traffic with drivers using the outside lane. KY 2084 and US 41 South will be accessed using the roundabout movements. The ramps to and from US 41 will reopen to traffic and temporary traffic signals will no longer be in use.
The single-lane configuration will offer motorists an opportunity to adjust to driving the new roundabouts. Opening the roundabouts, even in a temporary configuration, is expected to improve traffic flow along 2nd Street.
The third roundabout, closest to Henderson County High School, remains under construction and will not operate as a roundabout until later this year. The third roundabout is expected to open once the new ramps to and from US 41 North are complete and open to traffic. The existing US 41 North exit ramp will remain stop sign-controlled. One lane of traffic will be open in each direction in the area.
Construction will continue in the area through late this year. Ongoing construction includes curb and gutter work, truck apron concrete, installing a gateway sign for the City of Henderson, erecting flag poles, lighting, final surface, and striping.
More information about the roundabouts, including several instructional videos, can be found on the Roundabout Ready page on the project website.
Traffic closures are expected in the KY 351/2nd Street area this week starting Thursday, July 25th, 2024, through early next week as crews prepare to open the roundabouts and shift traffic on US 41 at KY 351. Drivers can expect these changes:
- Southbound US 41 is expected to be reduced to a single lane at KY 351 on Thursday through Tuesday.
- The exit ramp from US 41 South to KY 351/2nd Street is expected to reopen Saturday.
- After the exit ramp from US 41 South to KY 351/2nd Street reopens, the ramp from US 41 South to KY 2084 (Exit 13) will be closed and remain closed until Sunday.
- The ramp from KY 351/2nd Street to US 41 South is expected to reopen Sunday.
- Southbound US 41 Traffic is expected to shift Sunday to the new overpass bridge built at KY 351/2nd Street. Traffic will be shifting to the right/west so crews can complete building the new northbound bridge in the area.
Anticipated schedules are subject to change based on weather and other factors.
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