September 2001

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports in this Sept. 28, 2001 article  that a new four lane bridge carrying KY 1120 over the Licking River between Covington and Newport could open this weekend. The bridge replaces an aging two lane span. The bridge will be dedicated and named in October.

According to this Courier-Journal article , the weekend closings of I-64 will likely end this weekend. If so this rehabilitation project will end seven weeks ahead of schedule.

The Glasgow Daily Times reports in this Sept. 22, 2001 article  that bids will be let for a portion of the new Glasgow outer loop on Sept. 28. When complete this road will connect with the Nunn Cumberland Parkway to the east and to the west of Glasgow and loop around the north of the city.

The KYTC has released materials from two upcoming public meetings  regarding reconstruction of KY 30 in Owsley and Jackson Counties. The meetings will be held on October 4 in Tyner and October 9 in Booneville.

The KYTC has postponed two I-66 public meetings  (no longer online; see here  for more recent information) that were scheduled for October 16 and October 18. No information on why or when the meetings will be held.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports in this Sept. 22, 2001 article  that road contractors have been granted immunity from personal prosecution if they testify before a federal grand jury investigating lack of competition in state paving bids. More information can be found in this Courier-Journal article .

Chris Lawrence has posted this summary  of a recent road trip during which he attended a public meeting on I-69. His website on the Memphis-Evansville section of I-69  contains a description of where I-69 may be routed and this map  of possible routes for I-69 near Fulton, Kentucky and Troy, Tennessee.

The KYTC has posted materials for a planning study  concerning the reconstruction of part of US 460 in Montgomery County.

According to thus Sept. 21, 2001 article  in the Cincinnati Enquirer, the KYTC wants to meet with drivers on the AA Highway between Campbell and Mason Counties. The KYTC will setup shop in two gas stations along the route to interview drivers about the safety of the highway. This is part of a study to determine whether the road should be widened.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet  website has been down since Tuesday, September 18, 2001. I believe this is related to the Nimda  internet worm, since the site was also down for an extended period when the Code Red worm arose.

According to this Sept. 7, 2001 article  from the Union County Advocate, the new US 60 bypass around Morganfield could open as soon as December 1. The road is a super two and will connect with a future four lane highway between Henderson and Morganfield.

The Courier-Journal reports in this Sept. 12, 2001 article  that a new La Grange bypass is being studied.

This Courier-Journal article  and this Herald-Leader article  report that the KYTC will seek money from Appalachian Regional Commission to build a tunnel for US 119 through Pine Mountain in Letcher County.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports in this Sept. 11, 2001 article  that another ramp at the I-275/I-75/I-71 interchange will be temporarily closed for repaving.

The Jackson Purchase Parkway will be renamed for former Gov. Julian Carroll according to this Sept. 9 article  in the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Courier-Journal  also has a report on the subject. No word on what the exact new name of the parkway will be.

The KYTC has released materials from an upcoming public meeting  regarding the proposed I-66 between Interstate 65 and the William H. Natcher Parkway. The meetings will be held in Bowling Green on October 16 and Brownsville on October 18.

The Courier-Journal reports in this Sept. 7, 2001 article  that the results of a study outlining the strengths and weaknesses of nine possible bridge routes linking Jefferson County and Southern Indiana are expected next month. The eastern bridge alternatives would link I-265 in Indiana and Kentucky. Already, groups are preparing to fight both for and against the proposed bridges.

The official website for the study is www.kyinbridges.com .

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports in this Sept. 7, 2001 article  that the Kenton County Sheriff will be aiding Fort Mitchell Police in patrolling I-71/I-75. Construction on the northbound lanes has slowed the response time of Fort Mitchell police; the extra help is expected to help the response time.

The KYTC has posted materials from an August 30, 2001 meeting regarding I-66 between I-65 and the Natcher Parkway here .

In addition the KYTC planning web site has new dedicated to I-66. Here is a list of links to I-66 information on the KYTC website:

• Interstate 66 - Division of Planning  - Contains links to materials from I-66 public meetings.
• Interstate 66 - Somerset to London  - A complete report detailing the proposed route from Somerset to London. This would connect the Nunn Parkway to the Daniel Boone Parkway.
• Interstate66.com  - Contains information about Interstate 66 in Pike County, Kentucky and Mingo County, West Virginia.

The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer reports in this Sept. 5, 2001 article  that lawmakers from Eastern from Eastern Kentucky have voiced complaints that Eastern counties are being left out of road plans.

The Bowling Green Daily News reports in this Sept. 5, 2001 article  that Bowling Green's city council has voted to eliminate its traffic commission. It is believe that this will streamline the traffic complaint process.

The Ashland Daily-Independent reports in this Sept. 5, 2001 article  that a new Flying J has opened off of I-64 in Cannonsburg. Roadgeeks seem to like Flying J's for some reason.

The Ashland Daily-Independent reports in this Sept. 5, 2001 article  that a new access ramp to the Ashland Town Center Mall from US 23 has opened.

This Sept. 3, 2001 article  from the Glasgow Daily Times reports that the Kentucky State Police is adding new Camaroes to their fleet of vehicles. These vehicles, while still marked, are meant to have a lower profile than the traditional gray Crown-Victorias. The KSP has termed them Special Enforcement Vehicles. The trooper interviewed in the article will be patrolling the Nunn and Blue Grass Parkways and I-65.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports in this Sept. 3, 2001 article  that a group has been created to complain about congestion in Kenton County. The article points out that the transportation infrastructure in Kenton County, namely KY 16 and KY 17, has not kept up with the growth in the area.