Oldham County: KY 53 Improvements from KY 22 at Ballardsville to I-71 - Project 05-8852

To ensure a safe and modern roadway that meets current design standards, this project aims to:

• Enhance safety and reduce crashes.
• Improve roadway capacity and overall level of service.
• Accommodate projected increases in automotive and commercial truck traffic on KY 53.
• Upgrade transportation infrastructure to meet current and future needs.

Enhances overall system connectivity by addressing all substandard sections of the existing KY 53.

• Supports future improvements of KY 53 toward Shelbyville.
• Offers the best access to current and planned schools along KY 22 West.
• Minimizes utility relocation costs.
• Creates new development opportunities along the new cross-country section of KY 53.
• Bypasses Ballardsville, reducing impacts on properties along the existing road while preserving a "Main Street" feel within the town.
• Avoids impacts to Ballardsville Baptist Church's parking lot and entrance, as well as the Chrystal-Bridge fish farm ponds.

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​A second public meeting was held on April 22, 2025. ​All proposed alternatives were presented to the public. An online survey for public comment was available until May 22, 2025. 
​Documents presented at the April 2025 public meeting: 

• Alternative 1: 
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• Alternative 2:
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• Alternative 3:
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• Crash Data:
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• Brochure/Handout ​
  
  

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Press Release​

A public meeting was held on March 27, 2024, to review the previously selected design, provide the public with an update on project information, and to fill out comment sheets. 

​Documents presented at the 2024 public meeting: 

• KY 53 Display Board 1 (2024)
• KY 53 Display Board 2 (2024)
• KY 53 Display Board 3  (2024)

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