The three roundabouts at KY 351/2nd Street in Henderson are expected to open in their final configuration on or after Saturday, Nov. 23, which means they will be open to two lanes of traffic.
Crews will continue to work in the area through mid-2025 to complete final touches including permanent striping, landscaping, erecting flag poles, lighting and installing gateway signage for the City of Henderson.
Drivers need to remember a few key steps to prepare for using two lane roundabouts:
- Get in the appropriate lane before entering the roundabout.
- Use the right lane to go straight or right.
- Use the left lane to go straight, left, or make a U-turn.
- Allow larger vehicles room to safely maneuver.
Drivers should allow larger vehicles, like school buses, large trucks and emergency vehicles, room to safely maneuver the roundabouts. As always, drivers approaching a roundabout should slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Drivers need to prepare for another traffic change that will be happening at the same time the roundabouts at KY 351 open in final configuration. The KY 2084 interchange will be closing, and this will be a permanent closure.
The KY 2084 northbound on-ramp to US 41 and the US 41 southbound off-ramp to KY 2084 are closing. The KY 2084 and KY 351 interchanges are in too close of proximity to meet interstate standards. US 41 is being upgraded to interstate standards and will serve as the future I-69. I-69 ORX Section 1 includes a six-mile extension of I-69 in Kentucky.
The following maps highlight the possible movements from each lane heading east or west along the corridor. The maps, along with a downloadable handout, are available on the Roundabout Ready webpage on the project website. Directional videos are also available on the page.
Drivers should always slow down and avoid distractions as they adjust to new traffic patterns. Anticipated schedules are subject to change based on weather and other factors.
Find more information about I-69 ORX at I69OhioRiverCrossing.com.
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