KY 44 at Dutchmans Creek Road/Ryder Lane Safety Improvements - Project 05-8955

The scope of the project includes minor realignment of KY 44 in the vicinity of Dutchmans Creek Road/ Ryder Lane, approximately 0.4 miles from the Bullitt/Spencer County Line. 

Multiple alternatives were developed to improve sight distance at the intersection and assess the possibility of replacing the Dutchmans Creek culvert. Alternative 1 was selected due to the budget constraints.

Alternatives considered:

Alternative 1 (Selected): Realignment of KY 44 from MP 0.227 to the Dutchmans Creek crossing.

• Modifying the horizontal alignment approaching from the west in the area of the intersection to improve sight distance.
• Realign Dutchmans Creek Road and Ryder Lane to eliminate the existing offset between the intersections.

Alternative 2 (Not Selected) : Realignment of KY 44 from MP 0.227 to MP 0.598.

• Modifying the horizontal alignment of KY 44 approaching from both directions to improve sight distance at the intersection.
• Realign Dutchmans Creek Road and Ryder Lane to eliminate the existing offset between the intersections.
• Replace a functionally obsolete double box culvert.

As of Fall 2025: Future Project Phases (Subject to Change):

• Winter 2025 – Continue with Environmental investigation
• Spring 2026 –Begin Final Design and preparation of construction plans
• Fall 2026 – Begin Right-of-Way Acquisition
• 2027 – Utility Relocation
• 2028 – Construction

The above project milestone dates are subject to change depending on the Cabinet's funding constraints and various other factors.

Previous Project Development on this corridor includes:

• 2012 Planning Study between Mt. Washington in Bullitt Co. to Taylorsville in Spencer Co.
• 2015 KY 44 widening from Oak Tree Way to KY 1633.
• Bridge Project in Spencer Co. on KY 44 at Plum Creek (Item No. 5-10094), currently in design.