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The section of KY 8, also known as Mary Ingles Highway, has reopened following a hill slide that occurred early in the morning of April 12. 

Original story:

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office advises motorists of a road closure on KY 8, also known as Mary Ingles Highway, due to a slide.

The closure is at the 12.5-mile point, which is between Oneonta Road and Painter Road.

Crews responded to dispatch early April 12 to close this section of Mary Ingles Highway due to a hill slide. They began clean-up efforts immediately. 

Motorists will need to utilize an alternate route. KYTC will provide an update once the road is reopened to traffic.

Updates will also be provided on KYTC social media outlets: Facebook and X (formally Twitter.)

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