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Former Governor Louie B. Nunn Dies
Posted: 30-Jan-2004 10:05PM CST
Topics: [Audubon Parkway] [Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway] [Daniel Boone Parkway/Hal Rogers Parkway] [Interstate 65] [Interstate 71] [Interstate 75] [Interstates] [Commonwealth of Kentucky] [William H. Natcher Parkway] [Parkways]
Former Governor Louie B. Nunn (1924-2004) died of heart failure yesterday, Thursday, January 29, 2004. He was 79. Gov. Nunn is remembered, among other things, for his contribution to the state's highway system. He proposed building roads connecting the state from east-to-west; during his term as governor from 1967-1971 more toll road bonds were issued to pay for highway construction than during the previous two administrations. During his term of office, I-65, I-71, and I-75 were completed; a total of 585 miles of interstate highways were opened; and the Audubon Parkway and Daniel Boone Parkways were approved for construction. Additionally, planning work for the Cumberland Parkway and Green River Parkway (now Natcher Parkway) began. More information: Courier-Journal: Former governor, force in GOP, dies (Jan. 30, 2004) |
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