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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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| Kentuckians Reminded to Share the Road During National Pedestrian Safety Month | Pedestrian Safety Month 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/1/2025 |
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Kentuckians are reminded to do their part in protecting all who use our roadways. |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Reminds Drivers Child Safety Seats Save Lives | 2025 Child Passenger Safety Week | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/17/2025 |
Sept. 21-27 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, free checkup events hosted regionally |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $5.6 Million in Grants to Expand Safe, Reliable Railway Infrastructure | KIASI Railway Infrastructure Project Grants - FY 26 | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/14/2025 |
Funds to improve commercial rail access, enhance safety and create jobs for Kentuckians |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Transportation Officials Issue Antler Alert to Encourage Motorists To Do Their Part To Stay Safe On Roadways This Fall | 2025 Antler Alert | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/13/2025 |
Increased deer activity and collisions typically occur during October, November, December |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $7.75 Million in Awards to Improve Local Bridges | City-County Bridge Improvement Awards - October 2025 Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 10/2/2025 |
Funding supports 17 bridge projects in 13 counties, 3 cities |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| New Kentucky EV Plan Receives Federal Approval, Securing $17.8 Million for Additional Charging Stations Statewide | New KY EV Plan Approval Funding Obligated | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/26/2025 |
Funding will be used to build EV charging stations along priority corridors |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Boosts Safety With Automated Speed Enforcement Devices in Work Zones | Work Zones Speed Cameras Installation - Fall 2025 | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/26/2025 |
First cameras will be installed in the coming weeks |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| New Permanent Bardstown Driver Licensing Office Ready to Serve Kentuckians | New Driver Licensing Regional Office Open in Bardstown | Statewide | Frankfort | 9/9/2025 |
Features ample lobby space, parking, improved line management system |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces $7.5 Million Investment for 6 Railway Projects To Support Economic Growth | KSLIP Railway Project Grants - FY 26 | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/28/2025 |
Funded projects preserve and modernize state’s railway infrastructure |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Capital City Airport Hosts Aviation Day in Frankfort to Launch Interest in Youth | 2025 Capital City Airport Aviation Day | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/27/2025 |
Free community event held Saturday, Sept. 20 |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; jermaine.bibb@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Announces Launch of I-65 Central Corridor Project in Louisville To Improve Bridge Safety and Mobility | I-65 Central Corridor Bridges Project Announcement | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/27/2025 |
First phase will replace three deteriorating bridges near downtown Louisville |
| Contact Email:
ed@c2strategic.com |
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| Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Open in Northern and Eastern Kentucky | Grayson and Sparta EV Stations Now Open | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/25/2025 |
Fast charging stations in Grayson and Sparta bring statewide total to five stations |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Law Enforcement and Child Passenger Safety Experts Recognized for Excellence in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Enforcement | 2025 Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/21/2025 |
Ceremony salutes efforts to save lives on Kentucky roadways |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Final 13-Mile Segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion | Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Final Mtn Pkwy Segment | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/18/2025 |
Equipment to start mobilizing on long-awaited final section |
| Contact Email:
scottie.ellis@ky.gov; naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov |
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| Bi-State Development Agreement Clears Way for I-69 Bridge Project Connecting Henderson and Evansville | KPTIA I-69 ORX Bi State Agreement | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/14/2025 |
Kentucky will lead construction, procurement and financing |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Announces New Automated Speed Enforcement in Work Zones | New Automated Speed Enforcement in Work Zones | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/12/2025 |
New law aims to prevent crashes and protect motorists |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Participates in Nationwide Campaign to Curb Impaired Driving During Labor Day Weekend | Aug. 13 - Sept 1 2025 Drive Sober Campaign | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/11/2025 |
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ runs Aug. 13 – Sept. 1 |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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| New Driver Licensing Office in Louisville Will Serve Needs of More Kentuckians | New Driver Licensing Regional Office to Open in Louisville | Statewide | Frankfort | 8/7/2025 |
New location in historic L&N building offers additional capacity to region |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Team Kentucky Joins New Bridge Height Awareness Campaign: ‘Check Your Height, Know It’s Right’ | Bridge Hits Campaign | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/21/2025 |
Multi-state safety effort aimed at helping drivers better navigate low bridges |
| 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 Text Reminder | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/18/2025 |
Guidance offered to avoid disclosing sensitive information |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Temporary Half Day Daily Hours at Jackson Driver Licensing Regional Office Due to HVAC Issues | Jackson Regional Office Temporary Half Days | Statewide | Frankfort | 7/14/2025 |
Area residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance, renew online, or visit alternate regional office |
| Contact Email:
naitore.djigbenou@ky.gov; allen.blair@ky.gov |
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| Kentucky Taps the Brakes on Speeding This Summer | Not So Fast KY | Statewide | | 7/7/2025 |
Not So Fast, Kentucky’ speed enforcement campaign runs through July 31 |
| Contact Email:
marla.marrs@ky.gov |
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