The Richmond Police Department announced today they will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints beginning in May and ending in December 2023. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes.
The Police Department, in a statement released today said “Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to enhance highway safety. During the checkpoints, officers will enforce traffic laws to reduce impaired driving and motor vehicle collisions.”
The approved locations will be at the following locations:
• Eastern Bypass (KY 876) on or near Lancaster Ave./Rd. (KY 52)
• Lancaster Ave./Rd. (KY 52) on or near Eastern Bypass (KY 876)
• Eastern Bypass (KY 876) on or near I-75 (Exit 87 overpass bridge)
• Daniel Ellis Memorial Highway (BUS 25) between Windsor Drive and Robert R. Martin (US 25)/Lexington Rd
• Berea Road (US 25 South) between Center Drive and Bay View Drive
• Eastern Bypass (KY 876) between Gibson Bay Drive and Greathouse Drive
