This portion of KY 32 carries a mix of local and regional traffic as it connects I-64 to regional traffic generators such as Morehead State University and St. Claire Regional Medical Center. The City of Morehead provides a regional hub for shopping and education, resulting in traffic volumes on KY 32 between 15,000 and 30,000 vehicles per day. As one of but a few growing communities in eastern Kentucky, traffic demand is anticipated to continue growing. The study is needed to identify possible improvement concepts or strategies to address traffic operational and safety issues that result from the combination of heavy traffic volumes, signalized intersections, and access concerns.
