This page contains News and information about US Highway US 79 in Kentucky.
US 79 News Items
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Work on US 79 Narrows Highway
Work on US 79 in Logan County recently narrows the highway to one lane: Logan County News-Democrat&Leader: Bridge work on U.S. 79 to be one-lane (Oct. 4, 2005) ![[Outside Link]](../images/kentuckyroads/outside-link2.gif){kind=small}
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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)
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Kenton to Keysburg: A Road That Never Changes
Kentucky New Era writer describes her trip along a stretch of road in Todd and Logan Counties that she claims is much the same it was 30 years ago: (Hopkinsville) Kentucky New Era: Trenton to Keysburg: A road that never changes (Jan. 16, 2004)