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Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Secures $73 Million for Transportation Upgrades, Including Frankfort’s Singing Bridge, Rest Areas and Paducah’s Riverport ExpansionFederal Grant Secured for Singing Bridge, Rest Areas, and Paducah RiverportStatewideFrankfort7/8/2026
USDOT program invests in 3 Kentucky projects to connect communities, improve safety and reliability, and enhance economic development
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov
Kentuckians Reminded To Follow Speed Limits This SummerNot So Fast KY - July 2026StatewideFrankfort7/6/2026
‘Not So Fast, Kentucky’ speed enforcement campaign runs through July 31
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov
Increased Funding Agreement Presented to Cave-in-Rock Ferry AuthorityCave-in-Rock Ferry Operations and OfferStatewideFrankfort7/2/2026
Operator rejects offer and suspends operations
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov. Beshear Announces $5.5 Million in Awards To Improve Local BridgesCity-County Bridge Improvement Awards Phase VII - July 2026StatewideFrankfort7/2/2026
Funding supports 10 bridge projects in eight counties, two cities
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
20th Anniversary of State ‘Roadeo’ Training Competition Showcases Highway Equipment Operators Safety and Skills2026 State Equipment Roadeo ResultsStatewideFrankfort6/30/2026
14 winners advance to regional competition 
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Two New EV Fast Charging Sites Open in Eastern and Western KentuckyEV Stations Open in Nortonville and ManchesterStatewideFrankfort6/29/2026
Manchester and Nortonville newest sites to power EVs in Kentucky
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Agreement Presented to Cave-in-Rock Ferry Authority for Continuing Ferry ServiceFerry Authority Agreement OfferedStatewideFrankfort6/26/2026
Potential expiration of agreement on July 1 could impact ferry service
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
I-65 Central Corridor: Two Lanes of Southbound I-65 Closure to Open Ahead of ScheduleTwo Mile Section of Southbound I65 to ReopenStatewideLouisville6/26/2026
Two-mile section of southbound Interstate 65 to reopen to two lanes of traffic by Monday
Contact Email: mindy.peterson@parsons.com
Team Kentucky, Federal Highway Administration Seek Public Input on Historic Preservation Act Agreement Draft for Federal Highway ProjectsSection 106 PA ReleaseStatewideFrankfort6/16/2026
Interested parties have until July 16 to view and make comments
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Two More EV Fast-Charging Sites Now Open Through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging ProgramTwo Loves EV Stations Open in Elizabethtown and ShepherdsvilleStatewideFrankfort6/12/2026
Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville newest sites to power EVs in Kentucky
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov. Beshear Announces $1.8 Million Investment To Strengthen Kentucky’s Railways and Economy June 2026 KIASI GrantsStatewideFrankfort6/11/2026
Funded projects will ensure connectivity and opportunities for Kentucky communities
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov. Beshear: Request for Proposals Issued to Expand Kentucky’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network Request for Proposals to Expand EV NetworkStatewideFrankfort6/1/2026
Responses will be accepted until July 13, with selections expected to be announced later this summer
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Reminder: Driver Licensing Regional Offices Closed June 4 and 5 To Roll Out New Licensing System To Improve Customer ExperienceRegional Office Closure to Upgrade Licensing SystemStatewideFrankfort5/28/2026
Kentuckians encouraged to visit offices early and create myDrive accounts after June 8 launch to save time, trips
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
To Accelerate Bridge Replacements That Keep Drivers Safe, I-65 Central Corridor Closure Begins June 1 I-65 Central Corridor Closure Begins June 1 to Replace 3 BridgesStatewideFrankfort5/27/2026
Five-mile section of I-65 will be closed from June 1 – July 31, saving at least a year of additional traffic restrictions and adding 75 years of service life to each bridge
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Cuts Ribbon on New Transportation Office Building in ManchesterNew District 11 Office Ribbon-CuttingStatewideManchester5/26/2026
The brand-new facility features expanded parking and meeting space, updated technology, improved accessibility, and additional workspace
Contact Email: les.dixon@ky.gov
Gov Beshear: Two More EV Charging Sites Open in Western and Eastern Kentucky Through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging ProgramCentral City and Salyersville EV Charging Stations OpenStatewideFrankfort5/22/2026
Central City and Salyersville are the newest sites to offer EV fast charging
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov Beshear: Kentucky Reaches 10th EV Fast-Charging SiteBowling Green EV Charging Station OpenStatewideFrankfort5/14/2026
Fast charging now available at Casey’s in Bowling Green
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Kentucky’s ‘Best Maintained’ Rest Area Awarded to Hart County I-65 Northbound 2025 Best Maintained Rest Area Awarded to Hart County I-65 NBStatewideFrankfort5/13/2026
Perfect scores earned for staff demeanor and baby changing stations
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Kentuckians Urged to Buckle Up Ahead of Memorial Day TravelClick It or Ticket - Memorial Day 2026StatewideFrankfort5/7/2026
Annual ‘Click It or Ticket’ Effort Runs May 11 to May 31
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov
Govs. Beshear, DeWine Join Federal and State Leaders To Break Ground On Historic Brent Spence Bridge Corridor ProjectBrent Spence Bridge GroundbreakingStatewideCincinnati5/8/2026
Transformational project set to improve safety, local connectivity and national commerce
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Urges Road Users To Look Twice and Share the RoadMotorcycle and Bike Safety Month - May 2026StatewideFrankfort5/5/2026
May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov
Gov. Beshear Announces $3.1 Million Investment for Railway Infrastructure Projects To Support Economic GrowthKIASI and KSLIP Grant Awards, April 2026StatewideFrankfort4/30/2026
Funded projects will improve and modernize Kentucky’s railway infrastructure
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
 New Driver Licensing Office Location in Hopkinsville Will Further Serve Needs of KentuckiansNew Driver Licensing Regional Office in HopkinsvilleStatewideFrankfort4/21/2026
Will feature additional lobby space and parking
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Reminds Drivers: Safe Actions Save Lives in Highway Work Zones2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24StatewideFrankfort4/20/2026
National Work Zone Awareness Week will be taking place April 20-24
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov Beshear: New Driver Licensing System Launches This June to Improve Customer ExperienceDriver Licensing System Upgrade This JuneStatewideFrankfort4/15/2026
Kentuckians due to renew in June encouraged to visit regional offices ahead of changeover beginning June 4
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov Beshear: Western Kentucky is Home to Kentucky’s Latest EV Fast Charging SiteNew EV Charging Site Open in PaducahStatewideFrankfort4/13/2026
Fast charging is now available at the Pilot Travel Center in Paducah
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Gov Beshear: Eastern Kentucky is Home to Two New EV Fast Charging Sites New EV Charging Sites Open in Campton and MoreheadStatewideFrankfort4/10/2026
Fast charging is now available in Campton and Morehead 
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Releases New 2026-2027 Highway Map Showcasing Experiences for Families and Travelers Across the CommonwealthNew Official Highway Map 2026-2027StatewideFrankfort4/2/2026
Map promotes experiences from themed trails, accessible attractions and horse-centric landscapes
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
New, Convenient Online Boat Registration Renewal Launches April 1Online Vessel Registration Renewal Launches in AprilStatewideFrankfort4/1/2026
Kentuckians reminded current boat registrations expire April 30 of each year
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Urges Motorists to Put the Phone Down to Keep Travelers SafeDistracted Driving Awareness Month 2026StatewideFrankfort3/31/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov
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