PADUCAH, Ky. (December 22, 2023) – Livingston County 911 Dispatch reports an incident has blocked a section of KY 70/Tiline Road near the Tiline community in Livingston County.

Initial reports indicate KY 70 is blocked between about the 9 and 10 mile marker where an incident involving a piece of farm equipment resulted in downed power lines. The power lines reportedly started a number of field fires along the roadway.

KY 70 is blocked roughly from Crouch Store Road through Tiline to the KY 866/Paradise Road intersection to allow firefighters and utility crews to access the area.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet personnel are assisting with closing the roadway.

Estimated duration is unknown.

Motorists may self-detour via KY 2232/Sugar Grove Road and KY 866/Paradise Road.

Updates as new information becomes available.

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