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KYTC: U.S. 51 Bridge repairs to begin week of July 13, estimated to reopen July 22

The Paducah Sun 11 Jul 2026
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates repairs on the U.S. 51 Ohio RiverCairoBridge to begin the week of July 13, with early estimates suggesting it could reopen to traffic by Wednesday, July 22 ... .
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KYTC Announces Resurfacing Project

The Richmond Register 08 Jul 2026
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an upcoming nighttime resurfacing project on U.S. 25 (Robert Martin Bypass) in Madison County ... .
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Negotiations continue after Cave-In-Rock Ferry rejects 10% funding increase, KYTC says

The Paducah Sun 04 Jul 2026
Two days after the Cave-In-Rock Ferry halted service, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet alleged the ferry's operator rejected a 10% funding increase — instead asking for an almost 40% increase for a total of around $2.6 million per year ... .
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Clark Memorial Bridge plans on pause during I-65 roadwork, KYTC says

Courier Journal 27 Jun 2026
If the amount of construction, rerouted traffic and orange cones around Louisville seems endless this summer, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is putting at least one project on pause.
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Businesses brace for I-24 Exit 16 closure; KYTC says roundabouts will improve safety

The Paducah Sun 23 Jun 2026
Exit 16 off Interstate 24 closed on Monday, June 22, for the construction of two new roundabouts near each ramp. Officials say the project will improve safety; however, businesses worry about the potential impacts ... .
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KYTC: Diversion to maintain traffic flow on Ky. 979 during construction

Floyd County Chronicle 13 Jun 2026
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has scrapped plans to close Ky. 979 in Floyd County when construction begins on a bridge replacement project over Mud Creek ... .
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KYTC announces Exit 16 roundabout project

The Paducah Sun 10 Jun 2026
Exit 16 in McCracken County will close in mid-June to add roundabouts near each ramp. State officials say the new roundabouts will improve road safety, but nearby businesses worry about the lack of traffic ... .
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Regional offices closed as KYTC moves to new driver licensing system

Courier Journal 04 Jun 2026
All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed June 4-5 as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet upgrades to a new system and online portal that officials say will help minimize paperwork and wait times ... to 12 p.m. through June 18 ...
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People keep crashing into the 'Can Opener'. What KYTC is doing to help

Courier Journal 04 Jun 2026
KYTC has installed a number of visual warnings about the bridge's height, but the sight of cabs and trailers with their tops severely damaged or completely shaved off has become a regular occurrence.
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Council rejects KYTC agreement, funds Ruth's Promise

The Sentinel Echo 02 Jun 2026
LONDONThe London City Council voted Monday to reject approval of an agreement between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the City of London, drawing questions from residents in attendance ... .
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I-65 closure in Louisville is approaching. KYTC urges preparations

Courier Journal 27 May 2026
KYTC State Highway Engineer James Ballinger said the project will help improve safety for the nearly 125,000 drivers who use the interstate each day ... Officials are not expecting impacts from other KYTC ...
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KY drivers brace for I-65 closure. What other projects are underway?

Courier Journal 26 May 2026
Ballinger said the bill “created the opportunity to make investments and improvements to ensure safe mobility across a lot of our infrastructure.” Each of the major highway projects KYTC is overseeing ...
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Ex-KY cabinet worker indicted for $88K theft from regional licensing office

Lexington Herald-Leader 25 May 2026
He stole $88,000 from the Mayfield office, Kentucky State Police said, and the Paducah office is being investigated ... .
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