Morgan County segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion set for completion this year
By Will Wingfield, Building Kentucky Progress continues on the Mountain Parkway Expansion this spring, with completion of the 8.2-mile Morgan County segment in sight. Asphalt plants have reopened for the year and paving is underway on the new westbound lanes of the Mountain Parkway in Morgan County. Westbound traffic will begin using the new lanes this summer […]
Sherman Minton Bridge inspections prepare for upcoming construction
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Photos: Courtesy of Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. Bridge inspections were recently conducted on the 59-year-old Sherman Minton Bridge to prepare for construction, which is expected to begin late spring or early summer of this year. The Project Team approved a Maintenance of Traffic approach in July 2020 that ensures at least one […]
Historic bridge finds new home thanks to KYTC and Henderson County
By Nicole Ares, Building Kentucky A bridge that once linked Daviess and Hancock counties has been relocated to a new home at Sandy Lee Watkins Park in Henderson County. The historic bridge, which formerly carried Toler Bridge Road over Blackford Creek, was showing its age and deteriorating. Though it could no longer be used to carry vehicular […]
Country music star Sturgill Simpson creates flood relief fundraiser for eastern Kentucky
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky When the flooding first hit eastern Kentucky last month, many people donated money, clothes, food and time to help the affected areas – including a famous Kentucky native, Grammy winner Sturgill Simpson. Simpson is originally from Jackson, one of the main cities hit by the flooding. He launched a fundraising […]
Louisville airport expands capacity, seeks innovation
By Nicole Childress, Building Kentucky Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) recently reached its highest capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic began and announced a research partnership with the University of Louisville. New And Returning Destinations Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant added routes in March. Southwest Airlines introduced a new, nonstop flight to Fort Myers, Florida […]
Virtual public meeting planned for I-69 Ohio River Crossing
By Berry Craig, Building Kentucky An upcoming virtual public meeting will provide an update on the proposed I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX), an important final interstate connection between Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana. The meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the preferred alternative, how the Project Team reached its decision, refinements made, […]
Where is the Best Place to Work in Kentucky? 2021 winners announced
By Nicole Childress, Building Kentucky The Best Places to Work in Kentucky is an annual awards program that recognizes the best employers in the Commonwealth. On March 4, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management, and ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company released this year’s list of 100 companies. Companies fell into either small (15 to 149 employees), […]
Zachary Tyler, Louisville’s first Energy Manager, leads the city toward sustainability and renewable energy
By Nicole Childress, Building Kentucky Louisville Metro Government is taking steps to become a leader in renewable energy. Last year, the Metro Council approved the 100% Clean Energy Resolution which outlines energy goals including: 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030 100% clean energy for metro government operations by 2035 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040 Other sustainability efforts include […]
KYTC opens new I-65 interchange in Bullitt Co. creating important Shepherdsville link
By Nicole Childress, Building Kentucky A new interchange speeding up the connections in Bullitt County. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently announced the opening of I-65 Exit 114, linking businesses and residents in Shepherdsville to one of the most important interstates in the Commonwealth. The new interchange is a crucial component in the effort to support the region’s […]
Kentucky sets the example for large-scale freezer farms
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Logistics operators are feeling the heat from the growing health care industry. Pressure for expedited pharmaceutical delivery and transportation has increased over recent years and the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the need. As a global air hub, Kentucky now has one of only two large-scale freezer farms in the […]
Infrastructure remains top of mind for Kentucky legislators
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Lots of talk surrounding Kentucky’s infrastructure remains up in the air. Governor Andy Beshear stressed the importance of roadways and transportation in his most recent State of the Commonwealth address, but many groups are still not satisfied with the state’s current situation. Building Kentucky recent covered comments from Kentucky General […]
Innovative public-private partnership funds Brandenburg plant
By Rachel Nix, Building Kentucky A new municipal wastewater treatment plant is coming to Brandenburg through an innovative program. The City of Brandenburg is the first local government in Kentucky to use public-private partnership funds. The city worked with Kentucky Bond Corp. in issuing bonds for the $8.3 million facility. The Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation to […]
Kentucky celebrates Black History Month through aviation, art and culinary history
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky This February, Black History Month comes at a time when we need it more than ever. All month-long restaurants, shops and airports all over Kentucky are joining in to celebrate the history, achievement and culture of Black Americans. Although 2020 proved we have a long road ahead, 2021 has shown […]
What are Kentucky’s transportation challenges? Lawmakers discuss funding, pandemic and politics
By Rachel Nix, Building Kentucky Multi-modal transportation is critical to economic growth, but Kentucky is investing less than its neighboring states. Lawmakers from the Kentucky General Assembly participated in a panel discussion during the annual Kentuckians for Better Transportation conference to discuss what’s next in Kentucky’s transportation future. State Senator Morgan McGarvey (District 19 – Jefferson Co.) […]
COVID-19 pandemic transforms air cargo industry
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Airports across the U.S. are devoting more space to freight shipment as online shopping surges in the pandemic and transforms the industry. And one of the largest hubs is coming to Kentucky. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been experiencing a 60% drop in passenger traffic with 15,000 fewer […]