Do you have an idea for an innovative way to improve the project development, delivery, and preservation processes? Consider submitting it as a pilot project for consideration in the DPD initiative. Click on the form below to download and send the completed copy to Our DPD Lead!
DPD Pilot Project Request Form - Final.pdf
Current DPD Pilot Projects List at KYTC
DPD Lessons Learned – Part One [click here for the PDF!]
This document captures key insights and lessons learned from pilot projects implementing Digital Project Delivery across the Kentucky. Drawing from the experiences of ten project teams in seven districts, it highlights successes, challenges, and actionable next steps in areas like field survey training, 3D model adoption, and improved collaboration between design and construction teams. It also details the continuous Plan-Do-Check-Act process KYTC uses to refine digital delivery practices, promoting more efficient and intuitive data use throughout a transportation asset’s lifecycle. With feedback from both KYTC staff and industry partners, these lessons pave the way for smoother integration of digital tools and processes across Kentucky’s infrastructure projects.
Pilot Project Specific Highlights: Leitchfield Bypass
The Leitchfield Bypass project is leading the way as Kentucky's first functioning Common Data Environment (CDE)—a major step toward fully digital project delivery. Through collaboration between the contractor, consultant, and KYTC District 4, the project team is successfully using a software platform to exchange and manage live 3D model data in real time. Instead of relying solely on traditional plan sheets, the contractor has been uploading updates from their construction model directly into the CDE, while the consultant pushes design refinements back into the same model. This two-way digital workflow allows the contractor, designer, and KYTC to stay fully aligned on field changes, design adjustments, and construction progress. [10.21.25]
