Kentucky American Water is beginning construction work along Lone Oak Drive to replace the main water line. This project is part of their Qualified Infrastructure Program (QIP) that focuses  on accelerating the replacement of aging infrastructure. Construction will be performed by CJ Hughes.

Estimated date for new water main to be in service = December 2022

Estimated date for final paving and other restoration to be complete = April 2023

Project Details

1. Before construction begins existing waterlines and other underground utilities in the area will be marked  with colored flags and temporary paint. 

2. The new water main installation will include installing the new pipe, testing it and placing it into service.  While they interconnect the new main to the water distribution system, you may experience a temporary  water service interruption. You may also experience a slight discoloration of water. If this happens, run  your cold water tap until the water clears. 

3. Once the water main is installed, crews will return to connect customers’ services to the new main. This may involve replacing utility-owned service lines that connect the new main to each property. This process may also involve a temporary interruption in water service. Crews will notify you 24 hours in advance & on the day the service line is replaced with instructions on how to flush your household plumbing prior to using water. If you’re not home, they will leave these instructions at your  front door. 

4. Once the above tasks are complete, as weather permits, they will move forward with final paving and any restoration of concrete, grass and landscaping.

Cleanup Plans

KY American Water will restore all areas that were disturbed to the same or better condition they were before they started. Multiple tasks occur after the new water main installation is complete, and there may be delays in full  restoration of pavement and grass at times due to weather conditions and access to asphalt. The paving  process, in particular, includes multiple steps. These steps include working in cooperation with authorities  to identify which portions of the roadway require new pavement, receiving necessary permits to begin work  in the roadway, and having favorable weather conditions to allow asphalt to cure properly, for example. The process timeline is also affected by the availability of asphalt, which can change due to weather conditions or issues at the asphalt plant.

Construction Contacts

Erik Hall, Construction Project Manager, 859-537-0878

Corey Allender, Construction Inspector, 859-321-6758