KY highway crews again attempt to begin mowing season after lengthy rain delay

PADUCAH, Ky. (May 31   , 2016) – After being delayed for several weeks by rain, the
effort to kickoff mowing season along Kentucky highways is resuming this week. 
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1 highway crews and contractors are
starting to mow grass on state right of way this week as weather conditions allow. 
Crews will be removing litter on some highways as well.

KYTC officials ask Kentuckians to do their part by keeping the state right of way
clear of temporary signs and other obstacles that can obstruct the path of mowers
and may pose a hazard for mowing crews and motorists alike.  Kentucky law prohibits
placement of unauthorized signs on state right of way and requires that they be
removed by highway personnel. The prohibition also applies to signs attached to
utility poles and on the roadway side of boundary fences.

KYTC contractors will again attempt to begin the first cycle of mowing this week
along major routes in Lyon County and McCracken County.

State highway crews will also be mowing along rural secondary roadways and some U.S.
highways in all counties as weather allows.

Mowing zones will be marked by appropriate signage and should be treated with the
same caution as any other work zone. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for
slow-moving tractors and support vehicles that may be required to cross travel lanes
from time to time as they go about their work.  Motorists should also be mindful of
personnel in close proximity to traffic flow in areas with ongoing mowing or litter
removal activities.

KYTC District 1 is responsible for 2800 miles of highway in Trigg, Lyon, Crittenden,
Livingston, Marshall, Calloway, Graves, McCracken, Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman and
Fulton counties.