Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

08/22/2023

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

08/20/2023

Who will get the call if you are seriously injured or killed? 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 or crisis gain valuable information quickly when every minute counts.
Register today and provide your loved ones with peace of mind. Sign up today at bit.ly/emergency-notice

08/19/2023

It's National Aviation Day! Did you know that Kentucky is one of the top states for aerospace exports and ships parts all over the world? Kentucky airports propel growth, serve as economic gateways for communities, provide links for business and recreational travel, and support critical emergency response efforts and medical transportation! Now that's just plane awesome!

Learn more about Kentucky’s Department of Aviation at transportation.ky.gov/Aviation

08/18/2023

We’ve gotten some new followers lately… Nice to meet you, where you been? 🤝 Us? We’ve been making roads safer since 1912.

08/18/2023

08/18/2023

Seat belts - safe for mom, safe for baby! Buckling up through all stages of your pregnancy is the single most effective action you can take to protect yourself and your unborn child in a crash. Find out more at
https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/pregnant-seat-belt-use.pdf

08/16/2023

🛑 Stop means STOP 🛑

08/15/2023

Did you know there is an ALERT banner at the top of every page on DRIVE? Any time there is an outage, scheduled website maintenance, or an important update you need to know about, we will create an alert on DRIVE as well as a social media post!

If a specific Regional office is closed for a day, we will post a message on the office location on our Regional office map page- https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-An-Office.aspx

08/14/2023

🚌WATCH FOR KIDS AND THE SCHOOL BUS 🚌
School is back in many communities, and we need you to be alert of the speed limit in school zones. If you're driving by a school bus, remember:
🟡Yellow Lights: Slow Down
🔴Red Flashing Lights: Stop and wait 20 feet behind the bus. Stay stopped until the red lights are off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus moves.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet NHTSA

08/13/2023

Real-time parking information is at your fingertips. Find safe, convenient parking using the new Truck Parking Information Management System offered in 8 Midwestern states. Now available through smart-phone apps, in-cab navigation, travel information websites (511), and dynamic roadside signs. Learn more at trucksparkhere.com. Trucking information for Kentucky is available at http://www.trimarc.org/site/pages/TruckParking.html

08/12/2023

Back to school means more traffic. Check your route before rushing to the school drop-off line! Goky.ky.gov tracks traffic impacts across the state!
📗 Check weather and road conditions. Visit goky.ky.gov
📗 Download the free Waze app.

08/11/2023

In case you missed the big announcement this week for the Mountain Parkway Expansion Project, watch below!

08/11/2023

🚗 🚗 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

08/10/2023

Save the Date

All are invited to our open house events hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Hear the latest Brent Spence Bridge Corridor updates, browse exhibits and talk one-on-one with members of the project team.

Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Come at any time.

Aug. 23, Radisson Hotel, Covington
Aug. 24, Longworth Hall, Cincinnati

08/09/2023

Severe weather could impact travel this evening/tonight. Stay weather-aware and adjust your driving to the conditions - slow down, stay alert and always buckle up!

Wed 11 AM update - There is still a risk of strong to severe storms tonight, mainly from 7 PM to 3 AM CDT. Damaging winds are the primary hazard, but flooding is also possible, and we can't rule out a tornado or two in south central Kentucky.

08/09/2023

Your teen’s safety always comes first. Is your airbag recalled? If so, heat and humidity can turn this lifesaving device into a life-threatening one – causing it to explode, even in a minor crash. Check for recalls by texting ‘RECALL’ to 99724.

08/08/2023

Exciting news! The FINAL segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion Project is now under contract!

Today, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Bizzack Construction Co. has been selected as the design-build contractor to complete the long-awaited project. This section covers 13 miles and will connect Salyersville to Prestonsburg, creating safer, more efficient travel for the public and opening up new opportunities for economic development in the community.

08/08/2023

‼SYSTEM UPDATE‼

At this time all Driver Licensing Regional offices are open and are able to process payments. Offices are accepting walk-ins, but please check https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/Find-an-Office.aspx to make sure the office has not maxed out before you make a trip!

All Motor Carrier Applications are also up and running and are able to accept payments.

The Online License Renewal Portal is still down, but we are hoping to have the portal up and running here soon!

We apologize for the inconvenience over the past few days and greatly appreciate the patience from everyone!!

08/08/2023

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking history enthusiasts of Henderson County!

Join us in preserving the rich history of the Black community from post-Civil War to Civil Rights. As part of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project, KYTC and Cultural Resource Analysts (CRA), a cultural resource management firm, are collaborating with local partners to develop a historic context addressing segregation and the ascent of the Black community in this region. Please help us identify and celebrate significant buildings and places vital to the Black community’s life, like churches, schools, medical facilities, housing, commercial hubs, recreation spots, and cemeteries.

We want to hear your stories! Share your knowledge and memories to ensure this project’s success and preserve this extraordinary heritage of the Black community in Henderson County.

Your input matters! Let’s come together to ensure this project’s success and preserve this powerful legacy of the Black community in Henderson County for generations to come.

If you are interested in being a part of this, or have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment, or you may contact John Dickerson of CRA at [email protected] or give him a call at 812.725.3349; you may also reach out to Trent Spurlock at [email protected] or give him a call at 859.252.4737; Jonna Mabelitini, architectural historian for KYTC, is also available to answer any questions at [email protected].

We look forward to your important contribution to this study!

08/07/2023

Cade is KYTC’s first-ever Aviation Engineering Scholarship Student! Hear him talk about his experience in the video below!

08/07/2023

It’s back-to-school time, and the buses will be rolling. Please use caution in areas with children. Here are some reminders about when to STOP for a school bus!
- 2 LANE ROADWAY - When the school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop.
- 2 LANE ROADWAY + CENTER TURN When school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop.
- 4 LANE ROADWAY NO MEDIAN SEPARATION When a school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.
- 4 LANES + DIVIDED HIGHWAY + MEDIAN SEPARATION When a school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.
- 4 LANES + ROADWAY + CENTER TURN When a school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.

Image from the Kentucky Dept of Education – download the pdf at https://education.ky.gov/districts/trans/Pages/back-to-school-campaign.aspx

08/07/2023

UPDATE: The westbound lane on the lower deck of the Sherman Minton Bridge has also reopened.
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The Sherman Minton Renewal project has reopened the lower deck of the I-64 Sherman Minton Bridge in eastbound direction with westbound to follow after midnight.

Crews completed necessary repairs and final inspections on the westbound Kentucky approach bearing Sunday evening. Round the clock operations, a fluid inspection process and better than expected weekend weather were factors in safely reopening the bridge to two-way traffic.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3QuKayj
Indiana Department of Transportation: Southeast KYTC District 5

08/04/2023

An update about the emergency repair of the Sherman Minton bridge:

The reopening of the Sherman Minton Bridge won’t come before rush hour Monday morning due to added safety measures and weather delays.

Repair teams on the project will spend the weekend installing stabilizers and redundant bracing as they repair a loose bearing that led to the closure of the crossing. For enhanced safety, a digital monitoring system will be installed to provide continuous, real-time data on the structure throughout the remainder of the Sherman Minton Renewal Project.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3OuEWjE
KYTC District 5 Indiana Department of Transportation: Southeast

08/04/2023

Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshearjoined local officials to ceremonially break ground on the expansion of a portion of the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. The project will make improvements necessary to bring the 34-mile section up to interstate highway standards. Upon completion, which is expected in November 2024, the Federal Highway Administration could then add the roadway to the Interstate Highway System as I-169.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 2

08/03/2023

Looks like we might have some future engineers over in Bullitt County! 👷‍♀️

Interested in having KEEN visit your students? Learn more here: https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/KEEN.aspx

08/03/2023

Hitting up the 127 Yard Sale? Remember to take it slow and watch for pedestrians! While you're at it, take a look at the Division of Equipment's booth at 1234 Wilkinson Blvd. in Frankfort! All proceeds benefit KECC!

Planning to shop the 127 Yard Sale this weekend? Make sure to stop by and say hi to our friends in Transportation! All proceeds from this booth are going to the KECC! Thank you to all who are working part of this effort.

08/03/2023

Move over when you see flashing lights on roadsides. If changing lanes is impossible or unsafe, slow down and use caution. Keep yourself and those on the job safe.

*MOVE OVER*
In 2003, KSP Trooper Bryan Judd was struck by a vehicle that failed to move over on I-75. He was responding to as collision, and as Trooper Judd opened his door to exit his cruiser, he was struck by another vehicle and thrown into the cruiser.

Trooper Judd had several injuries that resulted in multiple surgeries on his spine that could have left him paralyzed. After more than three years of recovery, Judd returned to work with KSP and has made it his mission to enforce the Move Over campaign and pleads with drivers to drive with caution.

“Thankfully, I was able to see my family again after the accident, but the next person may not be as lucky,” said Trooper Judd. “Please move over and slow down for any law enforcement and emergency vehicle on the side of the road.”

Kentucky has a Move Over law requiring motorists to move over to the adjacent lane when approaching an emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle with flashing lights (KRS 189.930). If changing lanes is impossible or unsafe, motorists must slow down and use caution.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Kentucky Office of Highway Safety

08/01/2023

Last week, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Walsh Kokosing has been awarded the design-build contract for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. This major milestone brings us one step closer to the construction of this historic project!

08/01/2023

08/01/2023

Check out these great tips for staying safe on the road around large trucks! Drive save, Kentucky!

Operation SafeDRIVE stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement. This enforcement campaign targets unsafe driving behavior that often leads to crashes involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles. KSP encourages all motorists to take the following advice while driving on the roads:
👉Stay out of blind spots: Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all four sides.
👉Pass safely: Make sure you can see the truck driver in their side mirror. Use your turn signals and don’t linger in the blind spot. Make sure you can see the CMV vehicle in your rearview mirror before you pull in front.
👉Don’t cut off large vehicles: It takes a large truck traveling at highway speeds the length of two football fields to stop.
👉Don’t tailgate: Tailgating a commercial vehicle puts you in a blind spot.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Officer Douglas

07/31/2023

ICYMI - last week a celebration was held in Pulaski County in honor of the completed $51 million KY 80/461 project to construct new interchanges, widen traffic lanes, and make safety enhancements. It has been a regional priority for South Central Kentucky for improved safety, reduced traffic congestion, support for area industries and enhanced economic development.

07/31/2023

07/29/2023

July is National Roadside Safety Awareness Month! Is your vehicle stocked in case of an emergency? Check out our video on what to keep in your car!

07/28/2023

A year after deadly flooding in Eastern Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the rest of Team Kentucky continue to help the region rebuild and revitalize. The debris-to-mulch project has made practical use of downed trees that once littered the landscape.

07/28/2023

Kentucky is in a heat wave and that's why we are asking YOU to keep an eye out for children and pets left in vehicles. Please dial 911 if you see an unaccompanied child or pet in distress.

07/27/2023

UPDATE! Check out the reopening timeline linked in the post below.

Engineers working for KYTC and INDOT are analyzing proposed repair plans for the Kentucky approach to the Sherman Minton Bridge to allow officials to reopen two-way traffic on Interstate 64 in the coming days.

Read more about the reopening timeline: https://bit.ly/3rMjBKE
Indiana Department of Transportation: Southeast KYTC District 5

07/27/2023

Major Milestone Alert! We’re one step closer to construction!

Walsh Kokosing Awarded Contract for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today announced that Walsh Kokosing has been awarded the design-build contract for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

The governors made the announcement during a news conference in Covington, Kentucky this afternoon. They were joined by officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

As prime contractor, the Walsh Kokosing team will continue to recruit participant companies and workers for the $3.6 billion project, which is one of the most significant infrastructure megaprojects in the nation

Read more in the announcement press release: https://brentspencebridgecorridor.com/govs-dewine-beshear-announce-brent-spence-bridge-design-build-team/

07/27/2023

Read the latest

Engineers working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Indiana Department of Transportation are conducting detailed inspections of components of the Kentucky approach to the Sherman Minton Bridge to identify needed repairs to safely reopen the bridge to traffic.

The Sherman Minton Renewal project team and state transportation officials are working diligently to reopen the bridge to traffic as quickly as possible and will provide more information about the needed repairs and potential timeline later this afternoon.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3rMiElE

KYTC District 5 Indiana Department of Transportation: Southeast

07/27/2023

We need your help.
Roadway signs provide guidance and warnings to motorists. Unfortunately, these signs get damaged over time by vehicles or severe weather. ⚠️ If you spot a damaged sign, pothole, or any other road hazard, let us know by visiting http://bit.ly/report-a-hazard or calling 877-FOR-KYTC.