A repaving project will begin this Tuesday, August 13th in Johnson County on the southbound lanes of US 23. There will be cones and signs placed on Tuesday with the actual construction of the road beginning on Wednesday. Sara George, Information Officer of Highway District 12, states that this road work will start at the Lawrence County line up to the exit towards downtown Paintsville. There has been no time frame suggested when this work will finish, but all drivers should use caution when traveling in this area.