I-71 Resurfacing and Widening Project in Gallatin County (KYTC Item No. 6-20021)

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Widening of this portion of I-71 to three lanes in each direction on the inside (median side) of the existing pavement to improve mobility and relieve congestion along I-71 from the KY 1039 interchange continuing to the KY 35 interchange (53.43 to 56.67 mile points).
By widening to three lanes, existing and future traffic demands would be accommodated.
Additionally, three lanes allows for two lanes of traffic to be maintained during construction activities, which would reduce construction related traffic congestion.

The project proposes to address existing pavement base deterioration with deep milling, breaking and seating of the underlying concrete pavement, and overlaying with asphalt pavement.
The project also proposes to widen this section of I-71 towards the inside to create a flush median with concrete median barrier wall and three lanes of traffic in each direction from the KY 1039 interchange continuing to the KY 35 interchange. The I-71 bridges over KY 47 will be replaced with a new, single span bridge with a typical section matching the median widening proposed.

To improve capacity on I-71 from the KY 1039 interchange continuing to the KY 35 interchange to meet existing and forecasted traffic demand.
To improve deficiencies in the I-71 roadway pavement structure.

Existing Conditions on I-71 in Gallatin County

This project is scheduled to let to a contractor in Nov. 2024. Construction could start Winter 2024 OR Spring 2025.

The current estimate for all phases of this project is approximately $47,675,000.

This page was published to the public on: Thursday, July 18, 2024.

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