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KY 100 News Items
I-65 at Franklin to be Widened for Private Project
The state has promised to widen I-65 at the KY 100 interchange (exit 6) to improve access to a new commercial development.
More information: Bowling Green Daily News: State agrees to widen I-65 for Garvin project (June 8, 2005) ![]()
Route Chosen for South Russellville Bypass
A route has been chosen for the proposed southern bypass of Russellville. The chosen route was the longest of three alternatives considered and will connect at the existing northern bypass at both ends. Right-of-way purchase for the eastern leg of the bypass (between US 68/KY 80 and KY 100) is expected to begin this year.
More information: Bowling Green Daily News: Logan selects route for bypass (May 3, 2005)
, Logan County News-Democrat & Leader: Commissioner says Southern Bypass coming (May 3, 2005) ![]()
Quickies: Honoring Native Musicians, Warren County Area Projects, Environmentalists Against Expedited Projects
As part of a continuing project to recognize the birthplaces of Kentucky’s musicians signs have recently been erected honoring Ray Goins
and Curley Ray Cline
. (Update (Apr. 24): WKYT: Bluegrass Fiddler Honored (Apr. 23, 2004)
)
A ceremony has held recently to dedicate the Helen Brown Bridge
. Helen Brown was influential in having the Pikeville area bridge built.
The Bowling Green Daily News reports on road projects planned for Warren and surrounding counties: Bowling Green Daily News: Transportation budget on track (April 5, 2004)
Environmental groups oppose the Louisville Bridges Project, I-66, and other expedited projects: Courier-Journal: Environmental groups critical of bridges project (Apr. 9, 2004)
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds motorists to brake for construction workers
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Kentucky’s State Highway Engineer, James M. “Mac” Yowell, has been inducted to the University of Kentucky’s Engineering Hall of Distinction.