Lexington's state of emergency over the winter storm has expired, but city officials are still urging caution. Road crews remain focused on treating roads and returning Lexington to normal operations as safely and quickly as possible.
Mayor Linda Gorton said that many of the main roads are now passable, and the focus is shifting to side roads.
“Crews are actively working to get into the neighborhoods, busy intersections, and the school routes as we speak. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is providing additional assistance for Fayette County,” she said.
Gorton and other officials said the city has never had the capacity to treat every road in Lexington, but focuses on roads with the most traffic, and those that serve hospitals and schools.
While the main roads are becoming more passable, motorists are urged to drive slowly and allow themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations.
Rob Larkin is the director of Lexington Emergency Management. He said there is still a while to go before things go back to normal.
“Temperatures will not reach above freezing throughout this week or the weekend. In fact, we have some colder days and nights ahead. Limit time outside, and wear several layers, warm layers if you must be outside. Bring your pets inside, check friends, family, and neighbors,” he said.
Larkin said the city’s Emergency Operations Center will cease 24-hour operations. However, it will continue to monitor and take calls as response efforts continue.
