KYTC raising section of U.S. 60 west of Owensboro to help eliminate flood risk

[jnewkirk77]

The small community of Stanley in western Daviess County has gotten cut off from the rest of the world during several floods in recent years. U.S. 60 floods in a low-lying section between Stanley and the west side of Owensboro. Now, however, KYTC is ready to raise a half-mile section of the road to end the flooding problem.

https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/news-releases/2019/06/us-60-west-lane-restriction-to-start-monday/

KYTC is recommending Owensboro-Henderson traffic use the Audubon Parkway during the time the road is closed.