RideSmart KY launches interactive map to help riders find training
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Kentucky motorcyclists now have a new way to find rider training opportunities. RideSmart KY has added a interactive training map to their website that makes searching for courses easier. No more scrolling through endless searches and lists – the interactive map allows riders to simply zoom into their region to […]
Gov. Beshear breaks ground on final 13-mile segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined local, state and federal officials to break ground on the final section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 13-mile stretch of new four-lane highway that will connect Salyersville in Magoffin County to Prestonsburg in Floyd County. The final segment, known as Magoffin-Floyd, is the last […]
New automated speed enforcement devices are coming to work zones across Kentucky
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Automated speed enforcement in state highway work zones will better protect motorists and construction crews across the Commonwealth under a new Kentucky Transportation Cabinet initiative launching soon that supports Team Kentucky’s continued commitment to saving lives and creating safer conditions for everyone on the road. “Speeding through work zones isn’t […]
VIDEO: The Rebuild Mayfield project is underway to transform a community devastated by tornadoes
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky In December 2021, Mayfield, Kentucky, endured a powerful EF-4 tornado that nearly wiped out the city’s downtown and caused mass devastation to the families who call Mayfield home. All the city’s municipal buildings were damaged beyond repair in the storm, and a massive cleanup effort was immediately underway to clean […]
Still need a REAL ID? You’ve got time — and choices
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Now that the May 7 REAL ID enforcement date has passed, Team Kentucky wants to remind Kentuckians that May 7 is not a deadline. It simply marks the day when standard driver’s licenses are no longer accepted for boarding U.S. commercial flights or entering certain federal facilities, like military bases. […]
Plan ahead, get “REAL ID Ready” as federal enforcement date approaches
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Fort Knox teamed up last month to remind Kentuckians about the soon-approaching REAL ID enforcement date and encourage everyone to plan ahead to be sure they are ready. Starting May 7, 2025, a standard driver’s license will no longer be accepted for boarding […]
Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in 2025 to enhance driver safety
By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision screening will be required in Kentucky next year for anyone renewing a Kentucky driver’s license. This new requirement, enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, aims to promote highway safety by ensuring that all drivers maintain good vision […]
New I-65 interchange near BlueOval SK Battery Park keeping Hardin County drivers safe, improving traffic flow
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to mark the completion of the new interchange at Interstate 65 and Highway 222 in Hardin County with a ribbon cutting on April 12. A design over a decade in the making, the new interchange will allow for improved traffic flow in […]
KYTC project will transform downtown Louisville’s Main Street
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky On Tuesday, March 19, a public meeting was held to introduce Main Remade, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that will significantly enhance existing traffic patterns along Main Street in downtown Louisville. Main Remade will enhance safety and accessibility by converting the current one-way street into a two-way street, making travel […]
Transportation Cabinet launches new online toolkit for understanding road designs
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky As part of their commitment to public engagement, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently launched a new online resource to help Kentuckians better understand road designs. The SAFERoad Solutions online guide is a one-stop shop for learning about road topics ranging from roundabouts to RCUTs to complete streets. In total, […]
Nearly 100 citizens attend public meeting in Fredonia to view Connect 641 maps and submit comments to project team
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky Almost 100 citizens attended a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) public information meeting on July 11, 2023, to update residents on final plans for the reconstruction of U.S. 641 from U.S. 62 at Eddyville to the Caldwell-Crittenden County Line at Fredonia. The new roadway will run through portions of Lyon and […]