Lexington street that runs through UK campus to be closed for a week

The Avenue of Champions, which cuts through the University of Kentucky’s campus near downtown Lexington, will be closed for a week beginning Monday.

Starting at 5 a.m. May 12, Avenue of Champions will be closed from Rose Street to South Limestone Street, the city of Lexington said Friday afternoon. The road is scheduled to reopen by May 19, as long as the weather permits the work to be completed.

The closure comes as the UK semester ends, which may mean less congestion in that area. Friday marked the last day of the spring semester…

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