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| TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overweight, over-dimensional load will cause lane blockages throughout state Wednesday | Oversize Load Traffic Advisory | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/29/2019 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of road and lane blockages and potential traffic delays on major highways in northern, central and southwestern counties throughout the day Wednesday, Jan. 30. |
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keith.buckhout@ky.gov |
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| Transportation crews pretreat roads in advance of weekend wintry weather | Transportation crews pretreat roads in advance of weekend wintry weather | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/11/2019 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews across the Commonwealth are pretreating roads today in advance of expected snow and freezing rain forecasted in parts of the state beginning Friday evening. |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov / jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Phased county rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses begins in March | ConfidentKY Rollout Schedule Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/7/2019 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced the anticipated rollout of the state’s new identity credentials, slated to become available gradually in counties beginning in March 2019 through spring. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Cabinet launches new system to provide real-time truck parking availability | Truck Parking Information Management System Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 1/4/2019 |
Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) will display information to truckers on high-volume roadways – including Interstates 65, 71 and 75 in Kentucky – through dynamic roadside signs. |
| Contact Email:
jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| KYTC offers scholarships for civil engineering students | KYTC offers scholarships for civil engineering students | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/19/2018 |
KYTC will award up to 30 new scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year for prospective and current college students pursuing civil engineering and engineering technology degrees. |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Resolution Passed to Update RiverLink Business Rules | Resolution Passed to Update RiverLink Business Rules | Statewide | Louisville | 12/18/2018 |
The Joint Board and Tolling Body met today and approved resolutions ratifying selection of a new toll services advisor and amending business rules for RiverLink, the all-electronic tolling system for the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges... |
| Contact Email:
mindy@c2strategic.com; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, State Farm® team up to provide state’s free roadside service | KYTC and State Farm® team up to provide SAFE Patrol service | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/18/2018 |
Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas today announced State Farm as the new sponsor of the state’s highly regarded SAFE Patrol free roadway assistance service – marking the first time a public and private entity have teamed up for the program. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides update to local leaders on status of US 641 expansion project | US 641 Project Status Update | Statewide | Paducah | 12/17/2018 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials briefed elected leaders from Caldwell, Crittenden and Lyon counties today to update them on the status of potential routes for an improved US 641 between Fredonia and Eddyville. |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky awarded $59.5 million in competitive federal funds to improve infrastructure | BUILD Grants Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/10/2018 |
The Calloway County Fiscal Court, Pulaski County Fiscal Court and Owensboro Riverport Authority are the recipients of grants totaling $59.5 million to fund projects that improve safety, access and mobility for motorists and freight movement in Kentucky. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Personalized license plates expire in birth month beginning January 2019 | Personalized License Plates Update | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/6/2018 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced all personalized license plates will transition to a birth month expiration beginning January 2, 2019 to comply with House Bill 530. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Bevin Announces Construction on New I-65 Interchange in Bullitt County | Gov. Bevin Announces Construction on New I-65 Interchange in Bullitt County | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/6/2018 |
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined Congressman Brett Guthrie, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas, state legislators, local officials and leaders from the business community to kick off construction of a new interchange on Interstate 65 |
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nicole.burton@ky.gov / naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| KYTC awarded $7 million from Federal Transit Administration for rural transit agencies | KYTC awarded $7 million FTA grant for rural transit agencies | Statewide | Frankfort | 12/3/2018 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas has announced $7 million in grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for rural Kentucky transit agencies to improve bus transit services across the Commonwealth. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Transportation officials encourage residents to gather documents for upcoming license changes and check expiration date ahead of holiday travel | Confident Kentucky Document List and Expiration Date Reminder | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/19/2018 |
With large numbers of travelers expected to take to the skies and roads this holiday season, KYTC is encouraging license holders to check their card’s expiration date to avoid delays at airport security checkpoints and possible citations on the road. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| State transportation crews ready to respond to winter weather this snow and ice season | KYTC Prepared for Snow and Ice Season | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/13/2018 |
Stocked salt supplies, trained maintenance crews and 1,400 plow trucks are ready to respond during this snow and ice season. Approximately 2,000 KYTC snowfighters are responsible for maintaining more than 28,000 miles of road during winter weather events. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Vehicle crash claims life of Transportation Cabinet employee in Wolfe County | Vehicle crash claims life of Transportation Cabinet employee in Wolfe County | Statewide | Jackson | 11/9/2018 |
A crash involving two vehicles claimed the life of a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) employee on Thursday, November 8, 2018 and resulted in the injury of the other driver. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; hb.elkins@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Bevin Announces 2019 Construction Project to Complete U.S. 460 Bypass | Georgetown Bypass Construction Project Announcement Event | Statewide | Frankfort | 11/1/2018 |
Gov. Matt Bevin joined Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas and local legislators at the Scott County Courthouse today to announce construction plans for the remaining portion of U.S. 460 bypass in Georgetown. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet grants $1.3 million in multimodal freight improvements | Transportation Cabinet grants $1.3 million in multimodal freight improvements | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/30/2018 |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas has approved the issuance of $1,323,733 in grants to improve multimodal freight transportation through the Kentucky Rail Crossing Improvement (KRCI) Program. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Adopt-a-Highway Program accepting entries for 2018 Art Contest | Adopt-a-Highway Program accepting entries for 2018 Art Contest | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/22/2018 |
KYTC encourages school-aged students from across the Commonwealth to submit original artwork for the annual Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest to promote a litter-free Kentucky and earn a prize. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 16. |
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keith.buckhout@ky.gov |
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| KYTC issues emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Michael damage | Hurricane Michael Emergency Declaration Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/10/2018 |
Declaration waives certain commercial motor carrier regulations for operators proving relief to affected areas |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Adopt-a-Highway groups to give roadsides a ‘Fall Sweep’ | Adopt-a-Highway 2018 Fall Sweep announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/4/2018 |
October is a time for football, colorful leaves and flannel. For the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), October 8-14 is also time for the Commonwealth’s Adopt-a-Highway groups to participate in the “Fall Sweep” to clear roadside litter. |
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keith.buckhout@ky.gov |
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| Bridging Kentucky program begins restoration of two dozen bridges | Bridging KY begins restoration of two dozen bridges | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/4/2018 |
Work is starting on about two dozen bridges, and the Bridging Kentucky program is laying the groundwork for 2019 to be one of the busiest bridge-building years in the state’s history. |
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ed@c2strategic.com |
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| Federal extension allows continued use of current Kentucky driver’s licenses for air travel | DHS grants Kentucky REAL ID extension | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/1/2018 |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted the Commonwealth a REAL ID extension to allow Kentuckians to use their current state driver’s license to board domestic flights and visit military bases. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveils new license design | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveils new license design | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/24/2018 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveiled the design of the 2019 driver’s licenses, permits and personal IDs today and walked through the evolution of credentials at a press event at the Louisville International Airport. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| KYTC issues emergency declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence | KYTC issues emergency declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/11/2018 |
In anticipation of Hurricane Florence and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain regulations on commercial motor carriers involved in the relief effort. |
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jordan.smith@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Cabinet announces funding for upgrades to Marina at Rowena access road | Rowena Marina announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/27/2018 |
As part of Governor Matt Bevin’s ongoing commitment to provide a modern and safe transportation system that encourages economic growth across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has approved $217,000 in discretionary funding... |
| Contact Email:
jordan.smith@ky.gov; amber.hale@ky.gov |
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| U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Joins Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at Celebration of Proposed $67.5 Million Grant for I-71/75 Boone County Interchange Improvements | INFRA Grant Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/24/2018 |
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao joined Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas and other business leaders and officials to celebrate a proposed $67.5 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant. |
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betty@rasormarketing.com; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Upcoming changes to state licenses give Kentuckians options to stay on the move | Confident Kentucky Launch | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/13/2018 |
The credential Kentuckians rely on most to verify their identities will undergo major upgrades in 2019 to enhance security and to keep travelers on the move. |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to meet Aug. 2 via web | Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to meet Aug. 2 via web | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/31/2018 |
The Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission (KBBC) will hold a web-based video conference meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The meeting can be accessed at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/774370237. The agenda is below. |
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keith.buckhout@ky.gov |
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| Disabled placard changes coming this fall to curb fraud | Disabled placard changes coming this fall to curb fraud | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/27/2018 |
Design improvements and new fees expected to help disabled populations |
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naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Commonwealth Preservation Trades Board to meet Thursday, July 12 in Louisville | Commonwealth Preservation Trades Board Meeting | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/6/2018 |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Commonwealth Preservation Trades Board will meet Thursday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m. in Louisville. |
| Contact Email:
Keith.Buckhout@ky.gov |
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