KY 1065 (Outer Loop) Planning Study - 5-80203.00

Study Area 80203.png

Purpose	The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is conducting a planning study evaluating potential improvements to KY 1065 (Outer Loop) from I-65 to KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road) in Jefferson County. The Outer Loop Transportation Study will identify short-term and long-term improvements for the roughly three-mile corridor.
Project Scope	The scope includes potential improvements for KY 1065 between I-65 and KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road).
Type of Project	Planning study
Links	Press Release (Aug. 19, 2025) Press Release (Jan. 20, 2026) StoryMap 2/6/2026 Public Meeting Boards (Spanish) 2/6/2026 Public Meeting Boards (English)
Public Input	The second and final public meeting was held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, in Louisville. The first of two public meetings for the Outer Loop Transportation Study was held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the South Central Regional Library. An online survey was available for public comment through March 6, 2026.
Project Timeline	The final study report, which is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2026, will include input from the initial and second public meetings. Funding for the Design Phase is shown in the FY 2026-32 Highway Plan. Additional funding to advance the project further must be secured in future Highway Plans* *The above-anticipated project milestone dates are subject to change due to changes in funding availability within the next Enacted Highway Plan.
Project Manager	KYTC - Larry Chaney, P.E. Email: Larry.Chaney@ky.gov Phone: 502.764.0857

This page is maintained by KYTC District 5 Staff, who may be contacted to make corrections or changes.

Page Last Updated: 07-23-2026

Department of Highways

Construction
Construction Procurement
Equipment
Environmental Analysis
Highway Design
Highway Safety
Maintenance
Materials
Planning
Professional Services
Program Management
Right of Way & Utilities
Structural Design
Traffic Operations

Department of Aviation

Airport Zoning Commission

Department of Rural and Municipal Aid

Local Programs
Local Public Agencies

Department of Vehicle Regulation

Drive.ky.gov
Motor Vehicle Commission

Powered by

Cabinet Offices and Services

Audits
Budget and Fiscal Management
Civil Rights and Small Business Development
Conference Center
Education
Employee Safety
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Inspector General
Legal Services
Office of the Secretary
Public Affairs
Support Services
Transportation Delivery

Team Kentucky

Central Office Contact

200 Mero St Frankfort, KY
Contact Form
(502) 564-4890
Transportation.ky.gov

Follow Us