Man o' War Boulevard, a 17-mile southern bypass road in Lexington, Kentucky, was completed on November 30, 1988, after over a decade of construction that began in 1973, connecting Versailles Road to US 60 and alleviating traffic around the city. Originally planned in the 1930s and named Tiverton Way, it was renamed in 1974 to honor the famous racehorse, with segments opening progressively: the first from Richmond Road to Palumbo Drive in 1975, expansions to Alumni Drive and Armstrong Mill Road by 1979, and further widenings to four lanes by 1986. The project, costing over $45 million, included a major $8 million section from Armstrong Mill Road to I-75 starting in 1986, and was overseen in part by former Mayor Scotty Baesler, who defended its design as an urban arterial without overpasses to prioritize efficiency amid growing subdivisions. Initially featuring a 50 mph speed limit and few traffic lights, the road now handles 30,000 to 48,000 vehicles daily, with the limit reduced to 45 mph in most areas due to suburban development and added intersections, though it has faced ongoing criticisms for high curbs, lack of pull-off areas, and traffic signals. This history is part of Lexington's 250th anniversary coverage in 2025.: (Lexington) Herald-Leader: How Man o' War Boulevard connected 17 miles of Lexington in 1988 (Dec. 30, 2025)