Dozens of Kentucky roads still closed after flooding in early April

KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — A little over a week ago, much of the state saw high water and impassable roads, leaving homes and lives ruined.

As people look to return to normal, parts of the state are still underwater several days later. More than 200 roads are still impassable, most of them in western Kentucky.

“We just want to warn people that, you know, there are areas that are prone to flooding that can happen again because we’re expecting rain, hail, lightening,” Natasha Lacy, district 7 public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, said.

The transportation cabinet has been working every day to repair roads that took a beating from the weather.

“So something that follows from that is not only pothole repairs by our maintenance personnel but also taking care of curbs and shoulders and areas that might have also been impacted by the slide,” Lacy said.

With yet more rain in the forecast, officials recommend that people stay alert when in the midst of the storm.

“And realize that we are in this time for another storm threat. It’s best not to travel if you don’t have to; if you do travel, you need to have an emergency car kit,” Lacy said.

In that kit, water, snacks, and flashlights are all good items to have, and remember to slow down on wet routes and never drive through flooded water.