Permits Branch

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NOTE:  For any Overweight/Over-Dimensional Permit related question, please contact the Division of Motor Carriers at:

Email:  owod.dmc@ky.gov

Phone:  502-564-1257
Website:  https://drive.ky.gov/motor-carriers/Pages/OWOD-Services.aspx


Any firm, individual, or governmental agency that wants access to a road on the state highway system or wants to conduct any type of work activity on the right-of-way, must obtain a permit from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The policy and procedures for the following permits can be found in the KYTC Permits Manual:

  • Utility facility installations
  • Permitting of entrances and other correlated roadway modifications
  • Altering or replacing existing drainage facilities
  • Plantings upon the right-of-way
  • Replacement of right-of-way fence
  • Tree trimming and cutting
  • Use of roadside chemicals
  • Airspace Usage
  • Geophysical Surveys or investigations
  • Treated Sewage Effluent
  • Locating Facilities on right-of-way
  • Fairs, Parades, Festivals, Banners, and Welcome Signs
  • School Site Agreements
  • Recycler Permits
  • Tourism Signs

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