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• Nelson County railroad crossing repair to begin Wednesday, Oct. 13
  Thursday, October 07, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2010) – A railroad crossing in western Nelson County will undergo repairs beginning Wednesday, Oct. 13, causing traffic on KY 52, the Nelsonville Road, to be detoured for three days.
• U.S. 31W safety enhancement project nears completion
  Wednesday, September 29, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2010) — A project to enhance safety and access management on a busy Radcliff highway is nearing completion.
• Guardrail repairs, median work to impact I-65 next week
  Friday, September 17, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2010) — Motorists traveling on Interstate 65 in Hart and LaRue counties next week should expect lane reductions and possible delays in both directions.
• Campaign signs will be removed from state right of way
  Tuesday, September 14, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2010) — Campaign and other temporary signage placed illegally on the state highway right of way will be removed to maintain safety, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials.
• Rineyville roundabout to open Friday evening
  Friday, August 20, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 20, 2010) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers say the Rineyville roundabout, a modern traffic management solution for the KY 1600 and KY 220 intersection, will open to traffic Friday evening.
• Railroad repairs require U.S. 62 closure at Boston
  Wednesday, August 18, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 18, 2010) — Repairs to the Kentucky Railway Museum’s rail crossing on U.S. 62 at Boston, in Nelson County, will require closure of the highway beginning Monday, Aug. 30. The road will be closed through Wednesday, Sept. 1.
• Transportation Cabinet to upgrade Bluegrass Parkway guardrail
  Friday, August 13, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded a $1.36 million contract to upgrade guardrail along a 27-mile stretch of the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway in Nelson and Washington counties.
• Traffic signal work requires street closure in Bardstown next week
  Thursday, August 12, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2010) — Traffic signal work at the intersection of U.S. 31E and Beall Avenue, in Bardstown, next week will require a street closure.
• State reopens KY 2766 in Grayson County
  Wednesday, August 11, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 11, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today reopened KY 2766 in Grayson County, almost four months after a section of the road near KY 185 was washed away by flooding May 1-2.
• Transportation secretary announces emergency funding for Hart County
  Friday, August 06, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 6, 2010) — Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock today announced that $64,800 in emergency road funds has been awarded to Hart County Fiscal Court.
• Rineyville roundabout construction schedule updated
  Wednesday, August 04, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Aug 3, 2010) — The roundabout that will connect KY 1600 and KY 220 at Rineyville could be complete by late August, according to Transportation Cabinet engineers.
• Closure scheduled on KY 48 in Nelson County
  Wednesday, July 28, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 28, 2010) — A section of KY 48 near High Grove, in Nelson County, will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 2.
• State adding traffic signal at Veteran’s Memorial Highway, KY 49 intersection in Lebanon
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 23, 2010) — Traffic signal installation is under way at the intersection of KY 2154 (Veteran’s Memorial Highway) and KY 49 (Loretto Road), in Lebanon.
• State reopens I-65 rest areas in Hart County
  Friday, July 23, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 23, 2010) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials today reopened the Interstate 65 rest areas in Hart County.
• Railroad work requires U.S. 31W closure, detour in Elizabethtown
  Tuesday, July 20, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 20, 2010) — Railroad maintenance scheduled by CSX Corp. that includes the U.S. 31W rail crossing south of the Hardin County Courthouse will require the road to be closed much of next week.
• Hardin County student to receive scholarship
  Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 7, 2010) – A recent graduate of Central Hardin High School has been awarded a scholarship to study civil engineering at the University of Kentucky. Katie Elizabeth Meredith, 19, is one of 18 students across the state to receive the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s civil engineering scholarship for 2010.
• Meade County student to receive scholarship
  Wednesday, July 07, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – A recent graduate of Meade County High School has been awarded a scholarship to study civil engineering at the University of Louisville. Britney Shannon, 22, is one of 18 students across the state to receive the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s civil engineering scholarship for 2010.
• KY 933 construction in Meade County progresses, local road closure scheduled
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 1, 2010) — Construction of the KY 933 extension, in Meade County, will require the closure of Christian Church Road beginning Tuesday, July 6.
• Resurfacing scheduled on Lincoln Parkway in Hardin County
  Thursday, July 01, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (July 1, 2010) — Resurfacing work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 12, on the Lincoln Parkway (KY 61) in Hardin County.
• Work at U.S. 31W, St. John intersection in Elizabethtown means lane closure
  Friday, June 25, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 25, 2010) — Construction near the intersection of U.S. 31W and St. John Road, in Elizabethtown, will require the closure of the right lane of southbound U.S. 31W near the intersection beginning Monday, June 28.
• Rineyville roundabout construction requires KY 220 closure June 22
  Friday, June 18, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 18, 2010) — Construction on the Rineyville roundabout, at the intersection of KY 1600 and KY 220, will require the closure of KY 220 at the south end of Thompson Road beginning Tuesday, June 22, until the project is completed.
• State, local officials dedicate Industrial Drive extension in Marion County
  Tuesday, June 15, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 15, 2010) — A new road linking a major highway in Marion County with a local industrial site will bear the name of a fallen Kentucky National Guardsman.
• State to hold public meetings, seek ideas for KY 88 improvements
  Thursday, June 03, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 3, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled two public meetings June 14 to seek ideas about improving KY 88 in Hart County.
• Work to apply new surface on parkway ramp will mean detour June 2
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 1, 2010) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to apply a special surface on a section of the eastbound Western Kentucky Parkway ramp to northbound Interstate 65. The high-friction surface is designed to help provide greater vehicle stability on the ramp.
• Construction continues on KY 933 project in Meade County
  Tuesday, June 01, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (June 1, 2010) — Construction is under way on a $4.4 million new route and realignment for KY 933 in Meade County to improve highway safety and access to local industry.
• Section of Craintown Road in Marion County to close June 1
  Monday, May 24, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 24, 2010) — A section of Craintown Road near U.S. 68 in Marion County, near the Boyle County line, will be closed throughout the summer as crews construct two concrete bridges and realign the U.S. 68 approach.
• State highway mowing begins
  Thursday, May 20, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 20, 2010) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and contract crews began roadside mowing in the Elizabethtown highway district this week.
• Public meeting scheduled for Bullion Boulevard connector project
  Monday, May 17, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 17, 2010) ¬— The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a public meeting to address right-of-way acquisition for the planned Bullion Boulevard connector in Hardin County.
• Stimulus funds used to improve KY 144 culvert, ditch in Hardin County
  Wednesday, May 12, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 12, 2010) ¬— A project to improve drainage and prevent shoulder erosion on KY 144 in Vine Grove is scheduled to begin next week.
• Construction begins on Rineyville roundabout project
  Monday, May 10, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 10, 2010) ¬— A project to convert the intersection of KY 1600 and KY 220, in Rineyville, to a roundabout configuration begins today.
• Most state roads in Elizabethtown district reopened
  Friday, May 07, 2010
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (May 7, 2010) — Most state roadways in the Elizabethtown highway district that were closed due to last weekend’s flooding have reopened to traffic.
• Ring Road traffic signals to include flashing yellow arrow
  Wednesday, November 18, 2009
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2009) — A new type of traffic signal designed to improve safety at intersections will be installed Wednesday, Nov. 18, on Ring Road in Elizabethtown by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
• State improving I-65 US 62 exit ramp in Elizabethtown
  Thursday, October 29, 2009
  ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2009)-- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reconfiguring the northbound Interstate 65 exit ramp at US 62, in Elizabethtown, to improve traffic flow. Crews are installing an additional left turn lane for motorists turning onto westbound US 62 from Exit 94. There is currently one left turn lane and a right turn lane.
• Rockfall Mitigation in Hardin County on Martha Layne Collins – Bluegrass Parkway
  Friday, November 04, 2005
  The District Four Department of Highways office in Elizabethtown announces the closing of two inside lanes of the Martha Layne Collins – Bluegrass Parkway between the 5 and 6 mile marker in Hardin County.
• I-65 Rehab Project in Hardin County Comes to a Halt
  Friday, November 04, 2005
  – The District Four Department of Highways office in Elizabethtown announces the re-opening of Interstate 65 southbound to three lanes at MP 97 – MP 103 on Monday, November 7, 2005.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award a $579,693.90 Highway Contract in Washington County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Washington County. A contract, totaling $579,693.90, has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award a $6,156,130.50 Highway Contract in Nelson County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Nelson County. A contract, totaling $6,156,130.50, has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award a $64,696.10 Highway Contract in Marion County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Marion County. A contract, totaling $64,696.10, has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award a $353,457.51 Highway Contract in Larue County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Larue County. A contract, totaling $353,457.51, has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award a $370,422.50 Highway Contract in Hart County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Hart County. A contract, totaling $370,422.50, has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $20,865,513.09 in Highway Contracts in Hardin County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Hardin County. Two contracts, totaling $20,865,513.09, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Drive Smart Kentucky-School is Back in Session
  Monday, August 08, 2005
  Elizabethtown, KY – (August 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Drive Smart Program want to remind motorists to be alert now that students are heading back to school.
• US 31E PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR US 31E RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM NAZARETH TO SALT RIVER
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  Elizabethtown, Ky. (July 19, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, July 21, 2005, allowing citizens an opportunity to view the alternatives considered and the federally approve Environmental Assessment, ask questions, and voice any comments or concerns regarding the proposed US 31E reconstruction project. The purpose of the meeting is to gain public input on the material being presented.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher announces award of $375,000 in Discretionary Road Funding to Marion County
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  Elizabethtown, Kentucky (July 12, 2005)- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways has signed an agreement with the City of Lebanon and will provide $375,000 in funding for the widening of KY 3221 (Metts Drive) in Lebanon, Kentucky.
• TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE US 31W CORRIDOR SAFETY ENFORCEMENT BLITZ
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. (May 20, 2005)– Today Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Jim Adams, joined law enforcement and first responders from Hart, LaRue, Hardin and Meade counties, at a press conference in Elizabethtown at Hardin Memorial Hospital to announce the US 31W Corridor Safety Enforcement Blitz. The enforcement blitz will begin May 23 and run through June 5, 2005.