OPINION: Slow down, save a life: Work zone safety depends on you
By Representative John Blanton Kentucky lawmakers have long recognized that roads are more than just asphalt and concrete, they are the backbone of our economy and the pathways that connect families, communities, and opportunities. Through historic investments in highway construction and maintenance, the General Assembly has worked to make roads safer for everyone. However, with […]
VIDEO: Rep. Blanton’s message on work zone safety
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky In the 2025 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the legislature passed HB 664 – also known as the Jared Lee Helton Act – which allows automated speed monitoring devices to be used by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in work zones. Rep. John Blanton, the sponsor of HB 664, […]