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To provide the travelling public a safe facility which meets current design standards. The goals for this project are:
Widen KY 53 to increase capacity and add a paved two-way left turn lane.
Realign KY 53 in key areas to improve geometry.
Realign approach roads to improve intersection safety.
Overall system connectivity is addressed. All substandard sections of Existing KY 53 are addressed.
This alternative presents an opportunity to continue improvements of KY 53 toward Shelbyville in the future.
Provides best access to planned and current schools on KY 22 West.
Has the lowest utility relocation costs.
Provides increased development opportunities along the new cross-country section of KY 53.
Bypasses Ballardsville avoids impacts to properties along the road and provides a "Main Street" area through the town from the remnants of Existing KY 53.
Results in no impacts to Ballardsville Baptist Church's parking lot and entrance or the Chrystal-Bridge fish farm ponds.
As of Winter 2023 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
A public meeting was held on September 25, 2008, to present the three developed alignment alternatives and gather public input. Comments from the public meeting questionnaire were accepted until October 9, 2008. Documents presented at the 2008 public meeting: KY 53 Preliminary Alternative Report.pdf
A follow-up public meeting is expected in late 2023 to update the public on the project.
