Kentucky
Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a past press conference. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via Associated Press)
In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.
July 19, 2021Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Completed Brent Spence Bridge project by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet via YouTube
Transportation officials opened the newly repaired Brent Spence Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky on Dec. 22, one day ahead of schedule.
December 23, 2020Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
A view of Paducah, Ky., where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. (JT Crawford/Getty Images)
Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
September 11, 2020Kentucky Officials Announce Funds for Industrial Access Roads
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Kentucky officials recently announced funding will be directed to industrial access road infrastructure projects to promote economic development and the movement of freight.
September 4, 2020FHWA 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, 2020Kentucky 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, 2019Joseph 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, 2019Kentucky 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, 2019Kentucky, 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, 2018Kentucky Drops 511 for Online Traffic and Road Information System
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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