Kentucky Route 177 (KY 177) is a
state highway that exists in
Kenton and
Pendleton counties in
the northern part of the
U.S. state
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of
Kentucky
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.
Route description
KY 177 begins at an
intersection with
KY 159 east of
Butler in rural Pendleton County. From there, it winds west and somewhat north, intersecting with
U.S. Route 27 (US 27) just north of the
Licking River near
Morning View. It continues west for a short distance before turning southeast to cross the Licking River at Butler. In town, it turns southeast following Mill Street. It follows
Lick Creek south before turning back west and northwest at an intersection with
KY 3185. It continues northwest through rural parts of Kenton County intersecting with
KY 467 near
DeMossville. After another couple of miles, it finally turns more northernly, following the Licking River and intersecting with
KY 14 at Morning View,
KY 2042 near
Kenton. Continuing its path north, it intersects
KY 536 coming from the west at
Visalia
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and both roads travel
concurrent
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Law
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for a short distance before KY 536 departs to the east. KY 177 continues north through parts of
Decoursey,
Ryland Heights, and
Taylor Mill, before ending at an intersection with
KY 16 a short distance south of that highway's intersection with
KY 17.Between the Town of Butler and State Highway 3185 South of Butler the road is closed to vehicles over 9 feet 9 inches due to a narrow and low bridge.
History
Major intersections
See also
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References
0177
Transportation in Kenton County, Kentucky
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