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 […]
OPINION: No schedule is worth a life: The urgency of slowing down in work zones
By Chad LaRue, Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors No matter how much we enjoy our work, there’s something special about the moment we step through the door at the end of the day. Home is where we’re reminded why we work so hard—sharing dinner, laughter, and the comfort of family and friends. It’s a daily […]
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 […]