US 278 traffic switch to new lanes POSTPONED
COVINGTON - Due to poor weather conditions, the planned lane shift on US 278/State Route (SR) 12 will move to Tuesday, Nov. 20.
E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. has scheduled a traffic shift within the project limits from the Covington line to the SR 142 intersection roundabout. This planned change includes the opening of New Elks Club Road and New McGuirts Bridge Road.
Placing traffic on the new eastbound travel lanes allows contractors to move focus to the opposite side of the job.
Expect delays on Nov. 20 as crews get the final setup in place to safely move traffic.
When complete, the roadway will consist of two, 12-foot lanes in each direction separated by a 24-foot raised grassed median with 10-foot rural shoulders of which 6.5 feet is paved.
Also included in this project is the aforementioned modern, multi-lane roundabout, a traffic signal at the SR 12 and New Elks Club Road intersection and two new bridges over the Alcovy River and Alcovy River Overflow. Completion is expected by May 31, 2020.
Photo: The New Elks Club Road intersection pictured in late August 2018. Starting next week, traffic will navigate the area on new alignment throughout the project area.
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