Kentucky
Government, Safety
Vehicles turn around on a road blocked by floodwaters in Helena, Ala., on Feb. 11, 2020. (Jay Reeves/Associated Press)
FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funds to Kentucky, Alabama
Vehicles turn around on a road blocked by floodwaters in Helena, Ala., on Feb. 11, 2020. (Jay Reeves/Associated Press)
The Federal Highway Administration is awarding Kentucky and Alabama funding to repair infrastructure that has been damaged by floods.
March 16, 2020
Government, Business
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of Transportation
Kentucky Unveils Potential Statewide Projects
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of Transportation
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s list of projects that will be considered as candidates for state transportation funding includes improvement plans for several major freight corridors.
July 3, 2019
Business, Safety
UPS’ Joseph Brent Shull (left), the defending Grand Champion, will compete in the Twin trailer class after winning in the Sleeper Berth class in 2018. (TT file photo)
Joseph Brent Shull Set to Defend Kentucky Title Against Vets and Rookies
UPS’ Joseph Brent Shull (left), the defending Grand Champion, will compete in the Twin trailer class after winning in the Sleeper Berth class in 2018. (TT file photo)
The Kentucky Trucking Association will host its Truck Driving Championships on May 17-18 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta.
May 3, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
KYTC also has 350 certified pesticide applicators, who spray chemicals on the noxious weeds. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
Kentucky Officials Start Seasonal Eradication of Noxious Weeds
KYTC also has 350 certified pesticide applicators, who spray chemicals on the noxious weeds. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have begun their yearly process of treating noxious weeds that spring up alongside roads.
March 12, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, TCA
I-165 formerly was known as the I-65 Spur. (Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr)
Kentucky, FHWA Officials Reach Agreement on I-165 Designation
I-165 formerly was known as the I-65 Spur. (Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr)
State and federal transportation officials amended on Sept. 4 the William H. Natcher Parkway-I-165 conversion agreement to designate the highway stretching from Bowling Green to Owensboro an interstate before several interchange projects along it are completed.
September 6, 2018
Government
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Kentucky Drops 511 for Online Traffic and Road Information System
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Truckers looking for help navigating Kentucky’s roads now can use Goky.ky.gov, an online traffic and roadway information portal that has replaced the traditional 511 travel and weather phone system.
November 3, 2016
Government
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Kentucky Trucking Association Partners With Community College to Enhance CDL Curriculum
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
HAGER HILL, Ky. — Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s Workforce Solutions division has partnered with the Kentucky Trucking Association to enhance curriculum for those seeking commercial driving licenses.
August 24, 2016
Government
Greg Thomas
Kentucky Puts Future Construction Projects on Hold
Greg Thomas
Not long after Greg Thomas became deputy secretary of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet in February, the organization’s leadership gathered for a meeting.
June 14, 2016
Government
Greg Thomas Named Secretary of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet
Greg Thomas, who had been the acting Secretary of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet since March 3, was given the permanent position by Gov. Matt Bevin on April 12. Thomas had been named Deputy Secretary in February. He now replaces Mike Hancock, who resigned three months after Bevin took office in December.
April 13, 2016
Government
Gov. Matt Bevin Signs P3 Bill in Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed a bill April 8 that would permit public-private partnerships, including those for transportation projects.
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