Kentucky transportation http://wvxu.org en SB471 construction starts April 12th http://wvxu.org/post/sb471-construction-starts-april-12th <p>If your evening commute involves Southbound 471 get ready for orange barrels.&nbsp;<br><br>Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman Nancy Wood says construction work is set to begin on April 12th.&nbsp;<br><br>It's a continuation of a project started last year, when the northbound side of the interstate was rebuilt.&nbsp;<br><br>Contractors will be working to remove deteriorated concrete from three lanes, shoulders and all exit and entrance ramps.&nbsp; It also involves repairing and replacing the surfaces on bridge decks including the Daniel Carter Beard, or Big Mac bridge.&nbsp; Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:07:38 +0000 Jay Hanselman 11033 at http://wvxu.org SB471 construction starts April 12th Hearing tonight for Mt. Zion Rd interchange in Boone County http://wvxu.org/post/hearing-tonight-mt-zion-rd-interchange-boone-county-1 <p>The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is holding a meeting Thursday evening to get input on plans to reconstruct the I-71/75 interchange at Mt. Zion Road.<br><br>The Cabinet said in a press release it will be displaying all the various alternates still under consideration for such a project.<br><br>The public can view these and make comments.&nbsp; Written comments will be accepted during the meeting and for up to 15 days after the session.&nbsp; Officials will also be available to answer questions.<br> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:39:51 +0000 Jay Hanselman 8145 at http://wvxu.org Hearing tonight for Mt. Zion Rd interchange in Boone County