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| Transportation Cabinet Crews Prepped for Winter Weather to Keep Kentuckians Moving Safely | 2022 Snow and Ice Preparedness | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/14/2022 |
Officials announce ‘Name the Plow’ program, submissions due Dec. 2 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Order to Help Speed Emergency Crews to Florida, Other States in Path of Subtropical Storm Nicole | 2022-11-8 SECY Official Order Subtropical Storm Nicole RELEASE FINAL | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/8/2022 |
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray issued an official order to help speed emergency crews to Florida and other states in the path of Subtropical Storm Nicole. |
| Contact Email:
Chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Flood Debris Removal Crews in Eastern Kentucky Adjust Collection Schedule to Protect Residents This Halloween Weekend | ROW Debris Collection Paused During Halloween Weekend | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/28/2022 |
Residents reminded to move eligible debris to right of way by Nov. 1 for pickup |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $2.2 Million to Improve Railroad Crossings | RR Crossing Improvement Grants | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/2/2022 |
Projects include new signals and other upgrades in 11 counties |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Roadside Debris Removal Operation Nears Completion in Eastern Kentucky Flood Disaster Counties | ROW Debris Last Pass | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/20/2022 |
Eligible debris to be moved to right of way by Nov. 1 for pickup |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Before Handing Over the Keys, Make Sure Your Teen Knows Rules for the Road | Teen Driver Safety Week | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/13/2022 |
National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 16-22 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear: ‘Team Kentucky’ Standard License Plate Option Coming Soon | New Standard License Plate Options | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/6/2022 |
Plate to be added as an additional option to showcase state pride, unity and strength |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Annual 'Antler Alert' Provides Reminder of Fall Driving Hazard | Antler Alert | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/4/2022 |
Peak season for collisions involving deer in Oct-Nov-Dec |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; kevinc.kelly@ky.gov |
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| KYTC Releases Draft Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan for Public Review and Feedback | Long Range Transportation Plan Survey | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/3/2022 |
Public survey open for public input from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Publication of ‘Complete Streets, Roads and Highways Manual’ to Promote Equitable, Safe Transportation | Complete Streets Manual | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/30/2022 |
Updated guidance for transportation planners, agencies promote roadway design that serves motorized, pedestrian and cyclist populations |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Announces $3.25 Million in Discretionary Transportation Funding for Street, Road Improvements in 4 Cities, 17 Counties | GOV FD-39 Sept approvals | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/29/2022 |
Dozens of local projects will result in safer travel, other improvements for Kentuckians |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Governor Beshear Announces Emergency Road Aid Award to Knott County for Infrastructure Repairs Caused by Flooding | Knott County Emergency Road Aid Funds | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/28/2022 |
Two drainage structures to be repaired |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Order to Help Speed Emergency Crews to Florida, Other States in Path of Hurricane Ian | SECY Official Order Hurricane Ian | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/27/2022 |
Temporarily lifts restrictions on utility crews, others providing relief services and supplies |
| Contact Email:
chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Driver Licensing Regional Office Opening in Bellevue | Bellevue DDL Office Opening | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/23/2022 |
Fourth Northern Kentucky location expands driving credential services to Kentuckians |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Issues Guidance for Eastern Kentuckians to Recover Vehicles Collected as Part of Flood Cleanup Efforts | Recovered Vehicles | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/23/2022 |
Vehicle owners to soon be contacted by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Plans to Complete Mountain Parkway | Mountain Parkway and Dawkins Trail | Statewide | Prestonsburg | 9/19/2022 |
Governor also announces Dawkins Line Rail Trail project to begin soon |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear, Local Officials Cut Ribbon on New Bridge in Spottsville to Replace 1930s-Era Span | KYTC - Spottsville Bridge Ribbon Cutting | Statewide | Reed | 8/17/2022 |
New bridge increases safety by offering wider lanes and emergency shoulders |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Hangar at Muhlenberg County Airport | Muhlenberg County Airport | Statewide | Greenville | 8/17/2022 |
Kentucky Department of Aviation invests $1.7 million for project to support Madisonville Community College Fixed Wing Aviation Program |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest for 2022 | AAH Art Contest 2022 | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/21/2022 |
Deadline for students to submit artwork is Oct. 28 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear: Kentucky to Receive Nearly $70 Million to Develop Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network | EV Plan approved | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/15/2022 |
Federal government approves Kentucky’s plan, further cementing the state’s status as a leader in EV revolution |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Start of Construction on Replacement of County, State Bridges Damaged by Eastern Kentucky Flooding | 2022-09-02 Start of Construction on Replacement of EKY County, State Bridges Damaged by Flooding | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/2/2022 |
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has begun construction to permanently replace county and state bridges damaged by the devastating flooding that occurred in Eastern Kentucky in late July. |
| Contact Email:
crystal.staley@ky.gov; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Driver Licensing Regional Office in Mayfield Expanding, Moving to New Office Space | GOV Mayfield DLRO Moving | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/31/2022 |
‘Popup’ licensing began shortly after December 2021 tornadoes |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet Offers $2,500 Reward to Help Curb Copper Wire Theft on State Highways | Copper Theft | Statewide | Louisville | 8/31/2022 |
More than 45,000 feet of wire stolen from roadway lighting and systems |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $5 Million Federal Highway Safety Grant to Prevent Wrong-Way Crashes on Interstates | Wrong-Way Grant | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/29/2022 |
Will be spent for technology to deter wrong-way drivers, alert motorists |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Extends Order to Help Speed Delivery of Supplies, Vital Services to Eastern Kentucky Flood Area | SECY Official Order EXTENSION E KY Flooding | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/26/2022 |
Temporarily lifts restrictions on commercial vehicles engaged in emergency relief |
| Contact Email:
chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Project to Soon Begin to Stabilize Panbowl Lake in Jackson | Panbowl Lake | Statewide | | 8/25/2022 |
Transportation Cabinet awarded contract to begin work in September |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; hb.elkins@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky to Receive $3.2 Million for Seven Public Transit Projects that Promote a Better Kentucky | FTA Grant Award for Seven Public Agencies | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/23/2022 |
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding supports purchase of new buses in rural areas, funds technology upgrades |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Announces Beginning of Flood Debris Removal from Creeks, Streams in Eastern Kentucky Disaster Area | Waterway Debris Cleanup Begins | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/19/2022 |
Priority given to materials posing potential hazards to bridges, other structures |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Crews Actively Restoring Crossings at 11 Bridge Sites Destroyed by Flooding | Emergency Bridge Replacement | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/12/2022 |
Priority given where residents lost motor vehicle access to homes |
| Contact Email:
Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear: Debris Removal Ramping Up in Flood Disaster Area | FLOOD Debris Removal RELEASE FINAL | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/12/2022 |
Contractor already deploying debris collection crews, trucks |
| Contact Email:
Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov |
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