The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking shoppers who plan to participate in
the 400 Mile Yard Sale along US 68 through Kentucky to be safety-minded this
weekend. The yard sale event is scheduled for June 1-4, 2017. It extends across
southern Kentucky from Paducah through the Lakes Region to Bowling Green before
turning norheast into central Kentucky and on into Lexington.
Motorists who regularly travel US 68 through Kentucky should be prepared to
encounter heavy traffic volume. Shoppers are asked to be courteous and avoid
parking in spots that block the view of oncoming traffic.
Rear-end collisions are fairly common as drivers watch for yard sales rather than
traffic in front of them. Transportation officials suggest you take the team
approach where passengers watch for yard sale opportunities so the driver can
concentrate on the road ahead.
Vendors are reminded to avoid setting up booths on state right-of way. Vendors
should set up where there is ample parking off the roadway.
For more information on the 400 Mile Yard Sale along US 68 go to
Timely traffic advisories for the 12 counties of KYTC Highway District 1 are
available by going to
www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1<http://www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1>. You do not
have to be a Facebook member to access this page.
Timely traffic advisories for the 11 counties of KYTC Highway District 2 are
available by going to
www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict2<http://www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict2>. You do not
have to be a Facebook member to access this page.
Navigate traffic with KYTC, www.511.ky.gov<http://www.511.ky.gov>, and Waze,
www.waze.com<http://www.waze.com>!