From New Circle Road, it remains a four-lane arterial until it reaches Interstate 64/75 at the northern edge of urban Lexington. It then becomes a scenic two-lane road for the remainder of its length.
Starting from New Circle Road, the road is initially a four-lane artery before reaching Interstate 64/75 on the outskirts of Lexington. After that point, it becomes a winding two-lane route for the remainder of its journey.