Upcoming Impact: Cooper Drive Sidewalk & Bike Lane

Project/Event: Utility Work along Cooper Drive 
Area Impacted: Cooper Drive Sidewalk & Bike Lane 

Contractors are scheduled to begin utility work along the north side of Cooper Drive as early as Monday, Sept. 21. Construction fencing will be installed in the area, closing the existing sidewalk and bike lane along Cooper Drive from University Drive to the entrance of the Garrigus Lot. 

UK Transportation Services’ staff is working with the City of Lexington and project contractors to install water-filled jersey barriers in this area to create a temporary sidewalk and bike lane in this area. 

Pedestrians, Cyclists, & E-Scooter Riders 

Because the existing sidewalk and bike lane are heavily used by employees, students and UK Athletics fans, maintaining a temporary sidewalk and bike lane is essential. Cyclists and e-scooter riders will be required to dismount and walk their devices while using the temporary pathway. 

Traffic Impacts 

Motorists traveling westbound on Cooper Drive will also be affected. The northernmost lane of Cooper Drive, prior to the intersection with University Drive, will become right-turn only.  

• The center lane will continue straight through toward Limestone. 

• The southernmost left turn lane will remain unaffected. 

This temporary pathway is expected to be in use through May 2027. 

If you have questions, please email UK Transportation Services or call 859-257-5757. For parking, traffic, and transit updates, sign up for notices and follow us on X @UKParking and on Instagram.