Reconstruction of KY 44 from US 31E/Bardstown Road to Spencer County Line – Project 5-347.10

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Purpose
​The purpose of this project is to improve safety, traffic operations, and travel reliability along KY 44 from US 31E/150 (Bardstown Road) to the Spencer County Line for all roadway users.
Project Scope
The scope of the project includes the reconstruction of KY 44 from the US 31E (Bardstown Road) intersection to the Spencer County Line
Project Timeline

As of Spring 2026 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

  • Final Design is anticipated to begin in Summer 2027, following the completion of Preliminary Design.
  • The Right of Way phase may be funded in fiscal year (FY) 2027. *
  • The Utility phase may be funded in FY 2029. *
  • The Construction phase may be funded in FY 2030. *

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

Public Input

A Local Officials/Stakeholders Meeting was held in December 2025. 
A Public Meeting was held in December 2025. An online survey for public comment was available until January 12, 2026

Public meetings were held in January 2009 and February 2009. 

​​Links

​​​​Public Meeting Press Release


KY 44 from U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) to Kings Church Road

KY 44 from Kings Church Road to the Spencer County Line

U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road)

Entire Corridor (U.S. 31E to the Spencer County Line)


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Project Manager

Design: James Maynard, P.E.
Email: James.Maynard@ky.gov
Phone: (502) 764-0485

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

​​​Page Last Updated: 07-17-2026​

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