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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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| Gov. Beshear Announces Nearly $2.3 Million To Strengthen Kentucky’s Public Riverports | Jan. 2026 KPRCM Grants Awarded | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/13/2026 |
Awards will fund eight projects to enhance safety and support economic growth |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Agreement Advances I-69 Bridge Project Connecting Henderson and Evansville | KPTIA I-69 Bridge Project Advances - Jan. 2026 | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/12/2026 |
Interlocal agreement establishes ORX Tolling Body |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; mindy.peterson@parsons.com |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $3 Million in Railroad Safety and Infrastructure Improvement Awards | Jan. 2026 KIASI and KRCI Grants Awarded for Railway Safety and Infrastructure | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/8/2026 |
Funds will expand and rehabilitate railroad crossings, improve safety while supporting the economy and future growth |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear: Kentucky’s First Digital ID Available Through Free and Secure Phone App Accepted for Air Travel | Kentucky Mobile ID Now Available | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/6/2026 |
Technology provides Kentuckians privacy control, convenience to confirm identity at participating commercial airports, establishments |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Law Enforcement Officers Honored for Impaired Driving Enforcement | 2025 Impaired Driving Awards | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/10/2025 |
Ceremony salutes efforts to save lives on Kentucky roadways |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Drivers Reminded To Plan Safe Rides This Holiday Season | Drive Sober This Holiday Season 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/8/2025 |
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ continues through New Year’s Day |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $6 Million In Awards To Improve Local Bridges | City-County Bridge Improvement Awards Phase V - Dec. 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/4/2025 |
Funding supports 12 bridge projects in nine counties, one city |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentuckians Encouraged to Get REAL ID Ahead of Holiday Season Air Travel | REAL ID Holiday Travel 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/2/2025 |
Average wait times have been cut by over half at Driver Licensing Regional Offices thanks to staff hirings and new line management systems |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| State Highway Crews Prepped for Snow and Ice Season, Kentuckians Reminded To Do Same | Snow and Ice Season 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/2/2025 |
New de-icing mixture and weather cameras for condition monitoring will help keep roads safe |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Invests $1 Million in New Gallatin County Airport Fueling System to Upgrade Facility’s Aircraft Traffic Capacity | New Gallatin County Airport Fueling System | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/17/2025 |
The upgrade will boost airport capacity and business activity |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; jermaine.bibb@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $50 Million Interstate 71 Widening and Improvement Project in Louisville | Gov. Beshear Announces I-71 Project in Louisville | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/12/2025 |
Project will ease traffic congestion, increase safety, reduce commute times |
| Contact Email:
scottie.ellis@ky.gov; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Kentuckians Reminded to Move Over on Roadways to Keep First Responders Safe | Crash Responder Safety Week 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/13/2025 |
Nov. 17-21 is Crash Responder Safety Week |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Joins Officials To Mark Completion of ORX Section 1 and Opening of New Roadway in Henderson | Gov. Beshear Marks Opening of ORX Section 1 | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/3/2025 |
Community members walk new roadway and celebrate completion |
| Contact Email:
scottie.ellis@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Andy Beshear Declares Oct. 29 ‘Buckle Up, Phone Down Day’ To Promote Safer Highways | Buckle Up Phone Down Day 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/31/2025 |
Kentucky joins multi-state effort to encourage safe driving behaviors every trip |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| As Halloween Approaches, Kentuckians Are Reminded “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” | Halloween Buzzed Driving 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/24/2025 |
Drivers are encouraged to plan a safe ride home |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Teens Encouraged to Buckle Up and Stay Focused Behind the Wheel | Teen Driver Safety Week 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/14/2025 |
National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 19-25 |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Joins ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ to Prevent Tragedies on Roadways | Operation Crash Reduction Oct. 10-13 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/9/2025 |
Regional effort focused on seat belt safety to reduce crashes Oct. 10-13 |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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