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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Speed Relief to Victims of Weather Disaster | Secretary Official Order Flood Emergency | Statewide | Frankfort | 3/5/2021 |
Temporarily lifts restrictions on commercial drivers involved in restoring power, delivering fuel |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| KPTIA Meeting | KPTIA Meeting Media Advisory | Statewide | Frankfort | 3/4/2021 |
The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority (KPTIA) will hold a web-based video conference meeting on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 1 p.m. ET. |
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Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Governor Beshear Announces Funding for Riverport Improvements | GOV Riverport Funding | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/25/2021 |
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced the awarding of a grant of $48,415 for critical safety improvements at the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority. |
| Contact Email:
Crystal.Staley@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet Releases Preliminary 2020 Highway Fatality Count | Preliminary fatality numbers | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/25/2021 |
Fatalities up 46 compared to 2019 |
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Erin.Eggen@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Winter Storm Safety | Wednesday Storm Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/17/2021 |
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said road crews are continuing to work around the clock to clear roads as the state prepares for its third winter storm in eight days, expected to start this evening. |
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| Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 | Wednesday COVID Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/17/2021 |
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky continues to hold its progress against COVID-19, but it is too early to relax precautions. |
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| Gov. Beshear: Federal Government Again Increases COVID-19 Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccine Increase, Winter Storm Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/16/2021 |
– On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians
on the winter storm that has impacted communities across the commonwealth, as well as the
state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
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| Gov. Beshear Urges Caution with Multiple Winter Storms Reaching Kentucky | Weather Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/15/2021 |
With several inches of snow expected to fall today and into the night throughout much of the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians should avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. |
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| Gov. Beshear Asks Kentuckians to Prepare for more Snow, Ice | Winter Storm Release | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/15/2021 |
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must prepare now for more rounds of winter storms from Sunday night through Thursday night, with the heaviest snow most likely Monday during the afternoon rush hour. |
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| Weather-Related Power Outages Create Dark Traffic Signals | Traffic Signals Release | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/12/2021 |
When snow and ice or other severe weather knock out electric power, it’s not just buildings that go dark. Traffic signals often go lights-out, as well. |
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chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Issues Official Order to Speed Relief to Victims of Snow and Ice Event | Official Order to Speed Relief to Victims of Snow and Ice Event | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/11/2021 |
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order temporarily suspending certain restrictions on motor carriers engaged in restoring power |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Issues State of Emergency in Response to Dangerous Winter | Ice Storm Emergency - MDN | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/11/2021 |
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear issued a State of Emergency
as a dangerous winter storm blanketed much of the commonwealth in a wintry mix of snow and
ice amid plunging temperatures. |
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| Gov. Beshear: State Offices Closed Thursday Due to Dangerous Road | Closure of State Government | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/11/2021 |
– This morning, Gov. Andy Beshear said to ensure the
safety of all Kentuckians and limit traffic on icy and dangerous roads, state offices are closed
today, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. |
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| Gov. Beshear, State Officials Provide Update on Winter Storm | Snow and Ice Presser Release | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/11/2021 |
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on a
hazardous winter storm system that will impact communities across the state starting today. |
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| Transportation Crews Preparing for Significant Winter Storm Threatening Prolonged Icy Road Conditions | Winter Weather Storm Event | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/9/2021 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway snowfighters today are preparing for a major winter storm packing damaging ice ahead of snow and possibly bitter cold that will impact road conditions across the state. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet Issues Text Message Scam Alert | Warns recipients of a text phishing attempt reported today impersonating a state agency | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/6/2021 |
Victims advised to follow Attorney General's identity theft guidance.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns recipients of a text phishing attempt reported today impersonating a state agency. |
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Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| State Agencies Team-up to Provide Identification | State Agencies Team-up to Provide Identification Cards for State Inmates | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/5/2021 |
Today, the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet announced the launch of a two-year project developed through a multi-agency collaboration to provide state ID cards for Kentucky’s justice-involved population. |
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Morgan.Hall@ky.gov |
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| Super Bowl LV Viewers Reminded ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’ | Super Bowl FDLFDD Release | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/4/2021 |
Football fans across the country are gearing up for America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LV, on Sunday, Feb. 7. While celebrations will look different this year due to COVID-19, the dangers of drunken driving remain the same. |
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erin.eggen@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Extension of Mail-in Renewal Option for | Mail Renewal Extension | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/1/2021 |
To minimize the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced an extension of a special program for remote renewal of qualifying expired Kentucky driver’s license and ID cards. |
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Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov; Chuck.Wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Opening of KYTC Regional Driver Licensing Office in Burlington | Burlington Regional DL Office | Statewide | Frankfort | 2/1/2021 |
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced the opening of a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office in Burlington, Boone County. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Official Opening of New Location for KYTC Regional Driver Licensing Office in Owensboro | Owensboro Regional DL Office Reopening | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/25/2021 |
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office in Owensboro has moved |
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Chuck.Wolfe@ky.gov |
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| State Transportation Crews Deploy Ahead of New Snow Front | Snow and Ice Release | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/15/2021 |
– Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) snowfighters
deployed in various sections of the commonwealth today to get a jump on an approaching weather front bringing snow.
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Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| KYTC offers scholarships for civil engineering students | Civil Engineering Scholarships | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/14/2021 |
For more than 70 years, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has paved the way for Kentucky’s youth to pursue rewarding careers in engineering by offering two scholarship programs that help pay for tuition and guarantee a job. |
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Chuck.Wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Transportation, Finance Cabinet Upgrade Roadway Lighting with LEDs, Reducing Energy Use and Saving Millions in Future Costs | LED Initiative Final | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/29/2020 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Finance and Administration Cabinet have launched an initiative to replace thousands of roadway lighting fixtures across the state with energy saving LED lights. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; Jill.Midkiff@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ‘Snowfighters’ On Alert for Holiday Wintry Mix | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ‘Snowfighters’ On Alert for Holiday Wintry Mix | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/23/2020 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) snowfighters are on alert for some wintry Christmas weather. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces KYTC Regional Driver Licensing Office in Bowling | Bowling Green Regional DL Office Reopening | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/22/2020 |
Gov. Andy Beshear today announced that the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office in Bowling Green has moved into larger, permanent quarters... |
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chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget: All Lanes of Travel on the Brent Spence Bridge Expected Open Later Today | Brent Spence Opening | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/22/2020 |
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray today announced the end of a six-week emergency repair project to restore and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge one day ahead of the scheduled completion date. |
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Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| Brent Spence Bridge Repair Update: Inspectors Confirm Bridge Safety, Final Repair Work | Inspectors Confirm Bridge Safety | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/21/2020 |
This afternoon, the final inspections on the Brent Spence Bridge were
completed. |
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nancy.wood@ky.gov; Naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Secretary Jim Gray Announces Crews are ‘Rounding Third’ Once Final Concrete Work Occurs This Week for Brent Spence Bridge Repair Project | Secretary BSB Progress | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/16/2020 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary (KYTC) Jim Gray today said the anticipated final pouring of new concrete signals the final stretch of work needed to complete the emergency repair project before reopening the Brent Spence Bridge. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; chuck.wolfe@ky.gov |
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| 2020 Progress on the Mountain Parkway Expansion | December 2020 Progress Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/18/2020 |
2020 was a year of great success for the Mountain Parkway
Expansion project. |
| Contact Email:
chelsea@c2strategic.com; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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