ATTENTION: IMPORTANT STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION

September 23 , 2020

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE: STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT

FRANKFORT, KY. – The City of Frankfort has closed downtown streets effective 11:00AM on Wednesday, September 23. These closures include Ann Street from Clinton to Broadway; Broadway between Ann Street and High Street; and High Street from West Main to Clinton.

 These closures come as a result of the anticipated press conference from the Kentucky Attorney General's Office reportedly scheduled for 1:30PM at the Kentucky History Center. This press conference will pertain to the findings of the Breonna Taylor case. At this time, the Frankfort - Franklin County Office of Emergency Management is implementing street closings and additional police presence out of an abundance of caution.

The Frankfort - Franklin County Office of Emergency Management is actively monitoring the situation for public safety and will proceed accordingly.

Residents and merchants are advised to remain aware of the situation in downtown Frankfort. Public updates from the Office of Emergency Management will be provided via the Ready Frankfort Facebook page and smart phone app.