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 […]