03/17/2023
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03/16/2023
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR KENTUCKY BOAT OWNERS
We’re asking Kentucky boat owners to delay renewing their registration due to a decal reprint. Motorboat registration requests will be accommodated at all County Clerk offices starting April 3.
Annual registration renewals are typically accepted beginning March 1, but additional time is necessary to allow the decal vendor to reprint and deliver tags required to complete the registration process. A label defect in the initial print of tags means a reprint is necessary to ensure durability once exposed to water.
Current registrations do not expire until April 30, 2023.
03/15/2023
Flowers aren’t the only thing popping up! Potholes caused by the harsh winter weather are appearing and we could use your helping locating them! If you spot a pothole, damaged sign, or any road hazards, please let us know by visiting http://bit.ly/Report-A-Hazard
03/14/2023
Keep the madness on the court and off the roads! Safe, sober drivers are our MVPs!
03/14/2023
Give yourself plenty of time, take it slow and watch for black ice on your morning commute. KYTC Snowfighters are out in several areas statewide treating bridges, overpasses and slick spots.
03/13/2023
Are the roads flooded? What projects are underway in my neck of the woods? 👣 Follow your highway district on social media to get up-to-date notifications for traffic, construction and transportation news in your area.
http://bit.ly/Follow-your-district
03/12/2023
Severe weather can make driving dangerous. If the worst were to happen while driving in bad weather, who will get the call if you are injured or killed in a car crash? Emergency Notice is an emergency contact registry that helps law enforcement officials know who you wish to be notified in case of a serious emergency. It helps first responders at the scene of a crash gain valuable information quickly when every minute counts. Provide your loved ones with peace of mind.
Do it today at http://bit.ly/emergency-notice
03/09/2023
Meet Cireka, one of our own Women in Construction in KYTC District 6!
03/09/2023
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will soon begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state. The treatments aid in controlling the spread of targeted weeds along state highway rights-of-way to improve driver safety and ensure efficient maintenance operations.
Property owners who are actively treating noxious weeds on private property may request the eradication of nuisance weeds found on the adjacent state-owned right of way.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/kytcnews
03/08/2023
Make time for safety and check your vehicle for open safety recalls at http://CheckToProtect.org.
03/08/2023
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing Kentucky women who are making an impact in the field of transportation here at KYTC. We're grateful for their strong leadership throughout the state!
03/07/2023
⚠️ Watch for crews this week as they remove downed trees and other storm debris from road sides. Take it slow and give them room to work safely!
03/06/2023
Join us in celebrating Women in Construction Week – a time to recognize the opportunities, advances and careers women have built in the field of construction!
03/05/2023
3/5/23 UPDATES:
- US 60 in Woodford County is now open.
- US 60 from 0 – 1.038 MM – (Henderson/Daviess County Line to KY 3236) is open.
- US 31W in Hart County Blocked (MP 2.5) just south of KY 218 is back open.
Today we have crews out in various parts of the state responding to storm damage. Currently, there are 21 roads closed due to flooding and several local roads closed to downed trees and power lines. Please be patient as our crews work alongside utility companies, law enforcement, and emergency management to safely reopen closed roadways.
❗️ Here are some statewide updates:
- Clark County Rest Area is back open.
- Woodford County Rest Area remains closed.
🟢 The following roadways are now open:
- US 127 between Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland State Park is open.
🔴 The following roadways are closed:
- Boyle County KY 33 @ MP 0.22-0.33
- US 60 from 0 – 1.038 MM – (Henderson/Daviess County Line to KY 3236)
- US 60 from 22.6 -25.1 – (Reed-Bluff City Rd/KY 811 to Henderson Daviess County Line)
- US 60 in Woodford County (WB at 60X & EB at Steele Rd.)
- US 31W in Hart County Blocked (MP 2.5) just south of KY 218
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⚠️ Remember to check goky.ky.gov or use the Waze app to check traffic conditions before you go!
03/04/2023
With multiple power outages reported, traffic signals & roadway hazards may exist. Follow these safety tips!
03/04/2023
Today we have crews out in various parts of the state responding to storm damage. Currently, there are 21 roads closed due to flooding and several local roads closed to downed trees and power lines. Please be patient as our crews work alongside utility companies, law enforcement, and emergency management to safely reopen closed roadways.
❗️ Here are some statewide updates:
- Clark County Rest Area is back open.
- Woodford County Rest Area remains closed.
🟢 The following roadways are now open:
- US 127 between Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland State Park is open.
🔴 The following roadways are closed:
- Boyle County KY 33 @ MP 0.22-0.33
- US 60 from 0 – 1.038 MM – (Henderson/Daviess County Line to KY 3236)
- US 60 from 22.6 -25.1 – (Reed-Bluff City Rd/KY 811 to Henderson Daviess County Line)
- US 60 in Woodford County (WB at 60X & EB at Steele Rd.)
- US 31W in Hart County Blocked (MP 2.5) just south of KY 218
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⚠️ Remember to check goky.ky.gov or use the Waze app to check traffic conditions before you go!
03/04/2023
The storm may be over but that doesn’t mean the danger is. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following these safety tips, and don't forget to document any property damage!
03/03/2023
Wind, hail, & lightning can knock out power to traffic lights.
🚦 If the signal is out, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.
🚦 Flashing yellow, proceed with caution through the intersection.
🚦 Flashing red, treat it as a stop sign.
03/03/2023
Floods kill more people in the United States each year than any other thunderstorm-related hazard. Many flood deaths are the result of people driving into flooded roads.
Some basic safety tips for flooding awareness:
⚠️ Avoid walking or driving through flood waters – TURN AROUND – DON'T DROWN!
⚠️ Do not drive over bridges that are over fast-moving floodwaters. Floodwaters can scour foundation material from around the footings and make the bridge unstable.
⚠️ Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
⚠️ If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground.
⚠️ If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water.
⚠️ Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
For traffic conditions, visit goky.ky.gov or download the WAZE app.
03/03/2023
KYTC's Driver Licensing Regional Offices statewide will be closing to the public at 10:30 am EST. Although KYTC offices will be closed, our road crews continue to prepare for storm response in case they are needed. Stay safe, y'all!
Due to inclement weather, Governor Beshear is closing all Executive Branch state office buildings Friday, March 3, 2023, beginning at 11am EST. Executive Branch agencies will continue to provide services to the citizens of the Commonwealth; therefore, essential employees designated for mandatory operations and those able to work remotely should continue to report for work.
03/03/2023
🌧️ Rain is hitting areas of the Commonwealth today, and flash flooding is predicted. Make sure you turn your headlights on and never drive through flooded roadways. To view road conditions, visit goky.ky.gov
03/03/2023
Photos from Kentucky Emergency Management's post
03/02/2023
Severe storms are in the forecast across Kentucky. A High Wind Warning has been issued for Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday while flash flooding is possible over night in parts of Western Kentucky.
Stay weather aware and check goky.ky.gov before you go for up to date traffic conditions. Click the 💧Weather button on the site for reported road closures.
03/02/2023
A 'safety town' is coming to Dayton, Ky., to teach bike safety to kids
With funds provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association and The National Road Safety Foundation, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is partnering with Tri-State Trails to install an educational traffic garden in Dayton, Ky. – an interactive space where children can have fun, be active and learn about traffic safety. Upon completion, the traffic garden will be used to teach students bicycle handling skills, road patterns and safety precautions in a safe environment that is separated from motor vehicle traffic.
The "town" is designed to help kids learn about bike-handling skills, road patterns and safety precautions.
03/02/2023
🚨10:38 am UPDATE: The network issue previously experienced has now been resolved. Driver's license issuance and vehicle services are now available. All Driver Licensing Regional offices are back open for business.
Due to a statewide network outage, driver's license issuance and vehicle services are unavailable across the state.
All Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed until 12 pm (ET). All appointments have been canceled, and notices have been sent out.
We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. We will post an update as more information becomes available
Transportation Cabinet
03/02/2023
We know the recent warmer weather has everyone ready for spring, but don’t be fooled! It’s still winter, y’all! Our , like Mark in KYTC District 1 are still at the ready in case of another round of snow and ice!
03/01/2023
It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Ask yourself what YOU would do in case of severe weather. Seek shelter and don’t dare to drive through flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Check your local forecast to stay weather aware.
02/28/2023
We’re thankful for our support staff like Jennifer that help our road crews during the winter! Jennifer is a part of the snowfighting team in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 .
02/27/2023
Photos from KYTC District 6's post
02/27/2023
Kentuckians now have three license renewal options! Renew online, by mail or in-person at any Driver Licensing Regional Office! Learn more at drive.ky.gov
02/27/2023
High winds and storms are possible today! Plan ahead and adjust your driving for the weather conditions:
🚘 Slow down & keep both hands on the wheel
🚛 Keep a safe distance from high-profile vehicles
👀 Watch for debris that may blow into the road
💨 Pull over & wait until conditions improve if winds are too severe
02/26/2023
Winter weather is snow laughing matter! Make sure to plan ahead when driving this season.
❄️ Check weather and traffic conditions, as well as live cameras, at goky.ky.gov
❄️ Download the free Waze app. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and
(www.waze.com) have a partnership through the Waze Connected Citizens program. Waze is a GPS-based navigation app for smartphones, providing turn-by-turn information and user-submitted travel times and route details.
02/25/2023
Patrick in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 keeps plows in working order throughout the winter season! like Patrick are a valued part of our team!
02/24/2023
Today we’re celebrating mathmatician Dr. Gladys West and her work that contributed to the creation of Global Positioning System, better known as GPS!
02/23/2023
Warmer days during the winter give our crews the opportunity to shift from snow and ice to other maintenance tasks like pothole patching. Watch as KYTC District 5’s Gerald, Highway Technician Superintendent II, lets you ride along to see what a day as a KYTC crew member can look like.
Want to join the team? Check out KYTC Careers!
02/23/2023
11:36 Update: The network issues have been resolved
‼ Due to a statewide network outage, all driver licensing services are temporarily halted. This impacts all KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Offices. We apologize for the inconvenience and will post an update as more information
becomes available!
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
02/23/2023
Did you know you can renew your license up to 6 months before the expiration date?
Did you know you can renew your license up to 6 months before your expiration date?! No need to wait until the last minute! Schedule an appointment to renew at a Driver Licensing Regional Office here: bit.ly/KYTCScheduleAnAppt OR renew online at dlrenewal.ky.gov!
02/22/2023
Several positions are available! Apply today at Careers.ky.gov
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Snow and Ice Season 2022-2023
Months of preparation for #KYTCSnowfighters paid off this weekend as road crews in portions of the state responded to keep Kentuckians safe on highways. That’s right folks – it’s SNOW AND ICE SEASON! And we’ve got more than 2,000 staff and crew members standing ready to keep roads passable this winter. In addition to our own prep, we’re asking all motorists to prepare for winter as well. Visit snowky.ky.gov for snow and ice resources, like priority route maps, tips and highway district updates. #KYWX #SnowKY
Kentuckians now have three license renewal options! Renew online, by mail or in-person at any Driver Licensing Regional Office! Learn more at drive.ky.gov
TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PARTICPATE! We’re close to finalizing Kentucky’s Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to serve you now and well into the future. While data and trend analysis is an important part of the process, we want your input too. Share your thoughts by reviewing our draft policy plan and participating in our survey, open now through Nov. 2 at GetThereTogetherKY.org
Kentucky’s Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan
TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PARTICPATE! We’re close to finalizing Kentucky’s Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to serve you now and well into the future. While data and trend analysis is an important part of the process, we want your input too. Share your thoughts by reviewing our draft policy plan and participating in our survey, open now through Nov. 2 at GetThereTogetherKY.org
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States, ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence. Know these simple #RulesForTheRoad so you and your friends make it home safe. Wear your seatbelt No speeding No texting No alcohol or drugs Limit extra passengers #TeenSafety #TeenDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
KYTC crews have spent the past two months working hard to clear debris left behind from the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Included in the cleanup is the retrieval of damaged vehicles, which are relocated to Vehicle Management Sites where their owners can reclaim them. Nearly 40 vehicles have been relocated and more than 360,000 tons of debris have been removed from waterways and roadways. These efforts help remove safety hazards, minimize potential flooding in streams during rain events, and restore communities to their pre-flood conditions. As roadside debris collection wraps up, please remember to move eligible, unbagged debris to the right of way by November 1. Learn more at governor.ky.gov/floodresources. #TeamKentucky #kytcextramile @KYTCD12 @KYTCDistrict10 @GovAndyBeshear @KentuckyEM @KYTCDistrict11
Set a good example when you’re behind the wheel – don’t drive distracted or impaired, don’t speed, and always wear a seat belt. #TeenDriver #TeenDriver
It’s National Move Over Day! Today and everyday - if you see flashing lights on the side of the road, #MoveOver. It's the right thing to do and the law.
In 2020, there were nearly 2,276 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver (30% were the teen driver). Make sure your teen knows the importance of obeying the Rules of the Road: don’t drive impaired or distracted, don’t speed, limit passengers, and always wear a seat belt. #TDSW #TeenDriver
Repairing bridges and building diversions (temporary crossings) has been a top priority for KYTC since the catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Bridges are connectors, and in areas like Eastern Kentucky where a bridge is often the only way in and out for a community, they are essential. To date, KYTC has inspected more than 1,000 bridges and identified 100 in need of repair or replacement. Crews have also built over 50 diversions, establishing temporary access until permanent bridges can be built. #TeamKentucky #KYTCExtraMile Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 Governor Andy Beshear Kentucky Emergency Management
KYTC has a multimodal plan for Kentucky’s transportation system that spans 25 years. We updated this Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to guide decision-making and investments made in our transportation system through 2045. Now we’re asking the public to review the draft policy plan and share your thoughts in our Statewide Transportation Survey at GetThereTogetherKY.org. KYTC tiene un plan multimodal para el sistema de transporte de Kentucky que abarca 25 años. Actualizamos este Plan de Transporte Estatal a Largo Plazo para guiar la toma de decisiones y las inversiones realizadas en nuestro sistema de transporte hasta 2045. Ahora le pedimos al público que revise el borrador del plan de políticas y comparta su opinión en nuestra Encuesta Estatal de Transporte en GetThereTogetherKY.org.
Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. These tragic and fatal incidents are preventable. Rail Safety Week is held to raise awareness of railroad-related deaths and injuries that continue to destroy our communities and steal the lives of friends and loved ones. Grade Crossing Safety Tips: • Never drive or walk around lowered grade crossing gates. • Never attempt to outrun an approaching train. It can take a train a mile or more to stop. • Never stop your vehicle on a grade crossing waiting for traffic to move. • Always know that the average train is three feet wider than the track on each side. • Never walk, run, play or take pictures on the railroad right-of-way. If you are on or near the tracks, you are trespassing on private property and breaking the law. • If you’re standing on the train tracks, you may not hear or feel an oncoming train. www.stayoffthetracks.org
As kids grow 👶 ➡️ 🧒➡️🧑 their needs change – and so should their car seat. To find our which seat is best for your child, visit NHTSA.gov/carseat.
RAIL SAFETY WEEK The clock may be ticking like the rail crossing gate, but it can wait. Always take caution at rail grade crossings and don’t get crunched by a train. #StopTrainsCant #STOPTrackTragedies
Child Passenger Safety Week In 2018, of the 634 fatalities that occurred in children 12 and under in cars, pickups, vans, and SUVs, 33% of children were unbuckled. As a parent or caregiver, you can’t prevent every scraped knee or tummy bug, but you can significantly lower your child’s chance of getting injured or killed in a car crash by ensuring they are in the right car seat. It’s important, no matter their age, that all children are in the correct car seats for their ages and sizes, and are buckled up in the back seat. #TheRightSeat
KYTC is working to quickly restore access where bridges were damaged or destroyed by flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Crews are in the field assessing needs and building new crossings. Already, more than two dozen temporary crossings have been built at bridge sites where access had been cut off, and construction has begun to build permanent bridge replacements at several other sites. By the end of the summer, KYTC expects to have permanent replacements completed on all state and county bridges where access was cut off. #TeamKentucky #KYTCExtraMile
Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. These tragic and fatal incidents are preventable. Rail Safety Week is held to raise awareness of railroad-related deaths and injuries that continue to destroy our communities and steal the lives of friends and loved ones. Grade Crossing Safety Tips: • Never drive or walk around lowered grade crossing gates. • Never attempt to outrun an approaching train. It can take a train a mile or more to stop. • Never stop your vehicle on a grade crossing waiting for traffic to move. • Always know that the average train is three feet wider than the track on each side. • Never walk, run, play or take pictures on the railroad right-of-way. If you are on or near the tracks, you are trespassing on private property and breaking the law. • If you’re standing on the train tracks, you may not hear or feel an oncoming train. www.stayoffthetracks.org #railsafetyweek
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Mountain Parkway Morgan Segment Ribbon Cutting and School Safety Project Announcement
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At Your Service Taxi located in Newport, Ky 41071 is operating with NO TAGS or INSURANCE since September! I was pulled over at 526 am yesterday by a covington ky police and learned we arent registered or insured, how on earth can a taxi cab company still be hauling passengers without insurance??? To top it off, most of the trips are patients for st e and nky health. Please help me make these ppl stop putting lives at risk!
Might want to remind people that it’s the Transportation Cabinet and not KYDOT so they don’t fall for this.
Crews are out treating various parts of the state. If you see a plow, stay back and give them room to work.
I was passing from Paducah to Missouri through Cairo, Illinois after Thanksgiving, and briefly saw something on a sign about the bridge being closed during December. However, neither the Illinois nor the Kentucky websites show the bridge closed. Can someone tell me whether the bridge over the Ohio River will be open through December? Thank you!
What kind of idiot shuts down I75 at 3 in the afternoon? It's taken me an hour to go 2 miles!!!! I'm going from London to Corbin and it's gonna take me 4 damn hours!!!! Why can't you guys get your stuff together? Somebody needs to be fired!!!
I just want to take a moment and thank everyone that has called and checked on me since my injury on 9/11. I especially want to say thank you to the Henderson county crew for all the texts phone calls and well wishes and for making sure that I was doing ok and seeing if I was needing any thing. I was told by you guy that we are all family. You all are family and you all stepped up and excepted me as part of your family. I thank each of you.
Happy to see the bridge work moving along but the traffic patterns on 75 north are absurd! Should of separated traffic lanes for through traffic and 275. Better yet, why are the lanes consolidated In the first place. I am an essential worker and take care of the sick children of this area. Thanks for the extended commute to my already exhausting days.
Boycott KENTUCKY no Stimulus from McConnell. no love
Is it true that N75 is closed at 275 in Erlanger because of the bridge accident this morning? Dixie Highway will be gridlocked for all of the towns between Erlanger and downtown Cincinnati. What am I missing?
Thank you! Kentucky Transportation Cabinet