Tagged: Kentucky transportation

Transportation projects
11:07 am
Wed April 3, 2013

SB471 construction starts April 12th

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The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge on I-471

If your evening commute involves Southbound 471 get ready for orange barrels. 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokeswoman Nancy Wood says construction work is set to begin on April 12th. 

It's a continuation of a project started last year, when the northbound side of the interstate was rebuilt. 

Contractors will be working to remove deteriorated concrete from three lanes, shoulders and all exit and entrance ramps.  It also involves repairing and replacing the surfaces on bridge decks including the Daniel Carter Beard, or Big Mac bridge. 

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Highway construction
8:39 am
Thu January 17, 2013

Hearing tonight for Mt. Zion Rd interchange in Boone County

Credit Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

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.

The Cabinet said in a press release it will be displaying all the various alternates still under consideration for such a project.

The public can view these and make comments.  Written comments will be accepted during the meeting and for up to 15 days after the session.  Officials will also be available to answer questions.

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