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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| State Highway Crews Continuing Response as Snow and Ice Sweeps Across Kentucky | January 24 Winter Storm Afternoon Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/24/2026 |
Kentuckians encouraged to continue avoiding unnecessary travel and stay alert as conditions worsen |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Officials Issue Official Order to Enhance Relief Response Due to Winter Storm | Jan. 23.2026 Secretarys Official Order 114272 | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/23/2026 |
Temporarily waives restrictions for motor carriers involved in relief efforts |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Snowfighting Crews Preparing for Weekend Winter Storm | January Winter Storm Prep - 2026 | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/22/2026 |
Forecast winter storm could create snowy and potentially hazardous conditions across much of the commonwealth |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Continues Investing in Future Transportation Leaders Through College Scholarships | 2026 Scholarship Deadline | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/16/2026 |
Applications due Feb.1 for aspiring engineers, construction managers |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Governor’s 2026 Recommended Highway Plan Delivers 6-Year Outlook of Transportation Investments for a Safe and Promising Future | 2026 Recommended Highway Plan | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/15/2026 |
Includes investments in major bi-state projects and safer, more efficient roads and bridges across the commonwealth |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| New Toll Service Provider Named for RiverLink Tolling System | New Toll Service Provider for RiverLink - Jan. 2026 | Statewide | Louisville | 1/14/2026 |
TransCore to soon begin transition process |
| Contact Email:
mindy.peterson@parsons.com |
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