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U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) Roadway Improvements (I-265 to Hillock Drive) - Project 5-9047
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U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) Roadway Improvements (I-265 to Hillock Drive) - Project 5-9047
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Purpose
An upcoming highway safety improvement project will improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and consider access needs along the U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) corridor from Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) to Hillock Drive in Jefferson County.
Increasing traffic volumes and a high number of access points contribute to frequent crashes along the corridor. As development continues, traffic demands on U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) are expected to grow even further.
Project Scope
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) from the I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) eastbound off-ramp at Exit 17, extending to Hillock Drive.
The proposed improvements include:
Construction of a right turn lane at Ichabod Drive
Installation of a raised median from Major Lane to Hillock Drive
Addition of a right turn only lan
e at Hillock Drive
Construction of a left turn/U-turn at the U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road)/Brentlinger Lane intersection
Addition of a right turn lane at Bartley Drive
Construction of a right turn free flow lane from the I-265 East off-ramp (Exit 17) to U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road)
Type of Project
Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP)
Links
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) Website
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) Proposed Improvements Presentation *CURRENT* (
from I-265 to Hillock Drive
)
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) Proposed Improvements Design *CURRENT*
(
from I-265 to Hillock Drive
)
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road)
September 2024
Corridor Safety Study (from Fairmount Road to KY 1065)
Public Input
An online survey is available now through Friday, June 13, 2025.
Survey (English)
Survey (Spanish)
Project Timeline
May/June 2025:
Public engagement
Summer 2025:
Environmental clearance, final design, and utility relocation coordination.
Winter 2025:
Utility relocation begins
Spring/Summer 2026:
Construction begins
Project Manager
KYTC HSIP:
Mike Vaughn
, PE
Palmer Engineering:
Andrew Brown
,
PE, PTOE, RSP1
