Interstate 65 in Louisville will close between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown Louisville (Jefferson Street) from June 1- July 31 to speed progress on replacing 3 aging bridges.
The closure will save at least a year of construction restrictions, and a signed detour will be in place. Local street closures and ramp closures will also be needed.
Learn more at I65CentralCorridor.com.

Newsroom Archives

Headline	Name	Area	City Name	Release Date

Gov Beshear: Kentucky Reaches 10th EV Fast-Charging Site	Bowling Green EV Charging Station Open	Statewide	Frankfort	5/14/2026
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 NB	Statewide	Frankfort	5/13/2026
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 Travel	Click It or Ticket - Memorial Day 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	5/7/2026
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 Project	Brent Spence Bridge Groundbreaking	Statewide	Cincinnati	5/8/2026
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 Road	Motorcycle and Bike Safety Month - May 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	5/5/2026
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 Growth	KIASI and KSLIP Grant Awards, April 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	4/30/2026
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 Kentuckians	New Driver Licensing Regional Office in Hopkinsville	Statewide	Frankfort	4/21/2026
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 Zones	2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24	Statewide	Frankfort	4/20/2026
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 Experience	Driver Licensing System Upgrade This June	Statewide	Frankfort	4/15/2026
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 Site	New EV Charging Site Open in Paducah	Statewide	Frankfort	4/13/2026
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 Morehead	Statewide	Frankfort	4/10/2026
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 Commonwealth	New Official Highway Map 2026-2027	Statewide	Frankfort	4/2/2026
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 1	Online Vessel Registration Renewal Launches in April	Statewide	Frankfort	4/1/2026
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 Safe	Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	3/31/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear: Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network Expands to South Central Kentucky	Glasgow EV Opening	Statewide	Frankfort	3/25/2026
Casey’s Store in Glasgow becomes Kentucky’s sixth charging station opened through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Kentuckians Warned of Continued Text Message Scam Posing as State Agency	Scam Texts Alert - March 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	3/20/2026
Guidance offered to avoid disclosing sensitive information
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear: Team Kentucky Encourages Teens To Drive Safely and Win Big	2026 Teen Driver Challenge	Statewide	Frankfort	3/19/2026
Registration open for the Safe Teen Driving Challenge for Kentucky drivers aged 15-19
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; marla.marrs@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear: Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge Set To Begin Construction	Brent Spence Bridge Companion Bridge Construction to Begin	Statewide	Frankfort	3/16/2026
Groundbreaking set to take place this spring; opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour available
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov


Kentuckians Reminded To Arrange Sober Transportation for St. Patrick’s Day	St Patricks Day 2026 - Dont break a lucky streak	Statewide	Frankfort	3/12/2026
Celebrate with a designated driver, return home safely
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Announces $6.5 Million in Awards to Improve Local Bridges	City-County Bridge Improvement Awards - March 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	3/12/2026
Funding supports 10 bridge projects in eight counties, two cities
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Team Kentucky To Begin Annual Targeting of Harmful and Invasive Roadside Vegetation	2026 Noxious Weeds Program	Statewide	Frankfort	3/2/2026
Proactive treatment of noxious weeds improves road safety and prevents damage to our roads
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Joins State and Local Officials at Controlled Demolition of KY 8 Licking River Bridge, Marking Major Step Toward New Signature Bridge	KY 8 Licking River Bridge Demolition	Statewide	Covington	3/2/2026
New, cutting-edge bridge will replace previous structure that dates back to 1936
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov


Driver Licensing Services To Resume at Jackson Regional Office Beginning Monday, Feb. 23	Jackson DLRO to Resume Licensing Services Feb. 23	Statewide	Frankfort	2/19/2026
Full staffing and services, including driver testing, to return to permanent location
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; sherry.bray@ky.gov


Jackson Driver Licensing Regional Office Resumes In-Person Service Monday at New Temporary Location	Jackson DLRO Resumes Operations in Temporary Location	Statewide	Frankfort	1/31/2026
Kentuckians can visit Breathitt County Public Library while heating system is repaired at permanent office location
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Super Bowl Celebrators Reminded: ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’	Super Bowl 2026 - Fans Dont Let Fans Drive Drunk	Statewide	Frankfort	2/2/2026
Kentuckians encouraged to plan for a safe ride home
Contact Email: marla.marrs@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Severe Winter Storm	Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Winter Storm Response - Jan. 28, 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	1/28/2026
Governor reports at least 10 storm-related deaths and warns Kentuckians to be vigilant as dangerously cold temperatures persist
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System	Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Winter Storm Response - Jan. 27, 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	1/27/2026
Kentucky remains under Extreme Cold Warning until 11 a.m. EST; power outages have fallen significantly, road work continues
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System	Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Winter Storm Response - Jan. 26, 2026	Statewide	Frankfort	1/26/2026
Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov


State Highway Crews Addressing Snow and Freezing Rain Impacts to Kentucky Highways	State Crews Addressing Snow and Freezing Rain	Statewide	Frankfort	1/25/2026
Kentuckians urged to watch for icy roads and to continue avoiding unnecessary travel
Contact Email: naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov


Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State’s Response to Winter Storm System	Gov. Beshear Provides Update on State Response to Jan. Winter Storm	Statewide	Frankfort	1/25/2026
Governor encourages Kentuckians to stay home as crews work to clear snow and ice from roadways; power outages climb to over 50,000, with more expected
Contact Email: scottie.ellis@ky.gov

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