Tag: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
All state highway rest areas open: KTC
No rest areas have been closed by coronavirus, temporary repairs closed a couple but they are reopened
Bridge in Kentucky closing for repairs over weekend
A bridge over the Green River in Kentucky will be closed for several days starting Friday.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: Tips for driving in snow & ice
Salt truck drivers continue to try to prepare for any slick spots on the roads for your morning commute as the winter weather continues.
Kentucky highway deaths went up in 2019
The number of people killed in crashes in Kentucky went up in 2019 compared to the year before, according to preliminary numbers from the state.
Kentucky adding regional offices to issue Real ID licenses
Regional offices will open in Somerset and Paducah for people to get Real ID licenses.
UPDATE: Road reopens after propane truck spill in Lincoln County
A state highway in Lincoln County has reopened after being closed temporarily Tuesday following a propane spill from a tanker accident.
Rockslide leaves thousands without water in Knott County
A rockslide in Knott County damaged a water line, leaving an estimated 15,000 people without water on Thursday, according to Knott County Water and Sewer.
Road sign in Whitley County advised people to “send nudes”
Someone hacked into a road sign on Highway 92 East and changed it to say "Send Nudes."
Fayette County residents can now get REAL ID’s
The KY Transportation Cabinet says Fayette County residents can visit the driver's license headquarters in Frankfort to get a REAL ID.
Welcome center in southern Kentucky closes for updates
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet say the Simpson County Welcome Center closed Thursday for reconstruction.
Jessamine County crash kills one person
A man is dead following a crash in Jessamine County.
Upcoming new look and production of KY license plates
Kentucky will get new, modernized license plates starting next year.
Lane closures planned in Bell County
U.S. 25E southbound bridge will have lane closures from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. while the U.S. 25E northbound bridge will have lane closures from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Roads to be closed for construction in Clay County
The intersection of KY 2432 and Webb Street to the intersection of KY 2432 and Jones Street will be closed from November 25 at 8 a.m. to November 27 at 6 p.m.
Emergency road aid funds awarded to Clay County Fiscal Court
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Clay County will be given $73,300 to be used for a repair on Beech Creek Road
Restaurant Row in Salyersville opens to traffic
After three years of construction, the new four-lane segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion running through Salyersville’s Restaurant Row is now fully open to traffic.
Kentucky awarded $30.4 million to improve infrastructure
The grants can help improve safety, access and mobility for motorists and freight movement.
State Transportation Cabinet: advice for winter weather
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning if trapped in snow, keep the exhaust pipe clear.
Lexington preparing for winter weather
Pre-treating the roads with salt brine, salt or a mixture of salt and chemical de-icing additives it the first step in preparing for a new event.
Emergency road aid funds awarded to Clay County Fiscal Court
The Clay County Fiscal Court will receive $101,100 in County Road Aid emergency funds.
