Lexington Area MPO

09/22/2023

Be aware of this work on Versailles Road.

09/21/2023

Update on the 1-75 work.

09/18/2023

This is a special-called meeting and will be held online. Tune in at https://bit.ly/43MjfSc. LexTV will still provide a live broadcast at https://bit.ly/3ZljgeK.

09/13/2023

We want to hear from you! Help us design Lexington's Complete Streets Action Plan. Take the survey ➡️ bit.ly/CompleteStreetsSurvey2023

This plan will cover things like how we'll pay for it, how we'll plan and build these streets, and how we'll take care of them once they're built. This plan will guide us over the next five years in making Lexington's streets better for everyone.

09/13/2023

Update on the Interstate 75 rehabilitation project.

09/13/2023

Lane closure alert ⬇️

09/07/2023

Take note of this lane closure happening on Thursday, September 7.

TONIGHT - There will be a lane closure on U.S. 60/Versailles Road in Fayette County from mile markers 0-5 for milling and paving operations and signal work.

Work will take place overnight from 7 P.M. to 6 A.M. on Friday.

09/05/2023

Attention: traffic impact on Pasadena Drive this week.

Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 5, traffic on Pasadena Drive between Topeka Road and Seattle Drive will be limited to one lane from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. The roadway will remain two-way, so there is no detour. Drivers are asked to proceed through the area slowly ...

08/28/2023

The next Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be held Friday, September 1 at noon. Tune in online! bit.ly/3BZakAY

08/24/2023

Update - Interstate widening project in
Fayette County

I 64/I 75 between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike Interchanges

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 24, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Work continues for the interstate project in Lexington.

The location for the I 64/I 75 widening is between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike Interchanges. The area is an approximate 2.5 mile section where the two interstates are combined. The anticipated completion date is November 1, 2024.

Interstate 64/Interstate 75

The barrier wall along I 64/I 75 will be shifted --- the following changes will be in effect:

Friday, August 25 through Saturday, August 26

North and Southbound:

• a Southbound single lane closure will be in effect between milepoints 110.5 and 112.5 between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.

• a Southbound double lane closure will be in effect between milepoints 112.5 and 115.5 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) Northbound On Ramp to I-64/75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• a message board will direct traffic to utilize the second/additional On Ramp to Interstate 75 Northbound --- motorists will need to make a U-turn at Research Farm Road

• the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) Off Ramp from I-64/75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• a message board (in place prior to Paris Pike/Exit 113) will direct motorists to utilize the Exit 113 Off Ramp

• the Paris Pike/Exit 113 On Ramp to I 64/I 75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• message boards will be in place along New Circle Road/KY 4 to direct motorists to utilize the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) On Ramp to Interstate 75 Northbound

08/22/2023

The next Transportation Policy Committee is tomorrow. You can watch it live at www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/lextv.

There will be an opportunity to provide input during the public comment period. If you are unable to attend in-person but you would like to address the TPC, you may email your comment to [email protected]. Please include your name. MPO staff will read your comment during the comment period.

08/18/2023

Resurfacing for KY 3367 and KY 1977 scheduled for early next week.

08/16/2023

Transportation serves everyone in our community. Help guide the future of transportation by letting us know what you think about the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Deadline: August 31. Take the survey: bit.ly/3Kx0X02

08/15/2023

Check out the final report on the Connect East Lexington trail study.

The Connect East Lexington trail study is focused on the city’s efforts to create a trail network across Lexington. This project included site analysis + community feedback. View the final report here: bit.ly/3DVqYCg.

08/14/2023

Update on the interstate widening project between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike interchanges.

08/11/2023

One lane of Buckhorn Drive is closed for sanitary sewer construction over the next six months. Two-way traffic will be maintained during the lane closure, and driveways will remain accessible to residents.

Two-way traffic will be maintained during the lane closure.

08/09/2023

With back to school right around the corner, slow down in school zones!

It’s that time of year again! 🏫 Kids are headed back to school and that means an increase in traffic from school buses 🚌, pedestrians 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️, and cyclists 🚴. Keep them safe – slow down in school zones ⚠️.

08/08/2023

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan looks 25 years into the future. Traffic and safety data, employment and population rates, and on-the-ground research are all tools we use to create it. But public input – your input – is especially important for deciding what the priorities are for improving transportation in our area. Take the survey: bit.ly/3Kx0X02.

07/28/2023

The next Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be held Friday, August 4 at noon. Tune in online! bit.ly/3BZakAY

07/21/2023

Update on the 1-75 project ⬇️

07/19/2023

Hitting the road this week? These are good tips for navigating work zones.

Construction season is in full swing, which means you may encounter orange barrels on Kentucky roadways. Here are some tips to help navigate work zones safely:

- Plan your route before you go. Check goky.ky.gov or the app for up-to-date traffic and construction information.
- Slow down when in a work zone. Look for reduced speed limit signs.
- Avoid distractions. Focus on the zone, not your phone.
- Always buckle up.

Safe driving means that everyone on the road, behind the wheel or a barrel, gets home safely.

07/18/2023

🚧 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a closure scheduled for Briar Hill Road/KY 57 in Fayette County. The temporary closure is necessary for culvert replacement operations.

07/14/2023

🚧 Work is underway for North and Southbound Interstate 75.

07/12/2023

🚧 Take note of scheduled work for Harrodsburg Road/US 68 in Fayette County. The entire asphalt resurfacing project will be between the Jessamine County line extending East to Cave Hill Lane.

07/11/2023

Update on the Interstate 75 rehabilitation project ⬇️

07/03/2023

Have travel plans for the 4th of July? 🎆 Know before you go! Make sure to plan ahead when driving.

☀️ Check weather and traffic conditions. Visit goky.ky.gov
☀️ Download the free Waze app.
☀️ Pack an emergency kit for your vehicle -https://youtu.be/L6TrPuc4SOE

06/30/2023

The next Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be held Friday, July 7 at noon. Tune in online! bit.ly/3NSrqHm

06/27/2023

🚧 Update on Harrodsburg Road/US 68 project in Jessamine County

06/21/2023

The Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) is the MPO's decision-making board. They decide how funds are spent and guide action related to transportation in our area. Tune into their meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m.! www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/lextv

06/16/2023

It's time for our regular certification review! Representatives from the Department of Transportation will be visiting Lexington and the MPO later in June. They explore all our regional transportation planning efforts and make sure LAMPO is in compliance with federal regulations. As part of this review, they would like to hear from you! There will be two different opportunities to share your input on transportation in our area, with online and in-person options. Details at lexareampo.org.

06/16/2023

It’s time for our regular certification review! Representatives from the Department of Transportation will be visiting Lexington and the MPO later in June. They explore all our regional transportation planning efforts and make sure LAMPO is in compliance with federal regulations. As part of this review, they would like to hear from you! There will be two different opportunities to share your input on transportation in our area, with online and in-person options. Meeting info at https://lexareampo.org/

06/09/2023

🚧 The second phase of construction work along Rosemont Garden will begin on Monday, June 12, and will likely impact traffic.

This phase is expected to be completed by August 14.

06/05/2023

Held during LFUCG's regularly-scheduled Planning Commission Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on June 8., this hearing will discuss recommendations being made for improvements to northeast New Circle Road.

Get the details and view the draft plan: www.imaginenewcircle.org

06/02/2023

The Lexington Area MPO and LFUCG's Division of Planning are exploring options to better connect downtown to the Brighton Trail. Please take this short survey to help us provide a more accessible, connected trail system here in Lexington - connections that we hope will serve everyone in our community. bit.ly/45MdwNK

06/01/2023

🚧 The Squires Road Trail will be closed from Summerhill Drive to Buckhorn Drive starting on Monday, June 5 for sanitary sewer construction. The closure is expected to last through the summer.

Closure is expected to last through the summer.

05/31/2023

The June BPAC meeting is canceled. Hope to see you in July!

05/26/2023

Join us for a public open house at the Kenwick Community Center!

Check out the different ideas for how to connect the Brighton Trail and East Lexington to downtown. Chat with the project team and staff, and tell us what you think. All are welcome!

Where: Kenwick Community Center
When: Wednesday June 7, 5 - 7 p.m.

Learn more: www.connecteastlex.com/publicinput

05/26/2023

Take note - this work begins Tuesday.

05/26/2023

UPDATE: this meeting has been canceled.

The next Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting will be held Friday, June 2 at noon. Tune in online! ➡️ bit.ly/3BZakAY

05/24/2023

Take note of this upcoming road closure on West Fourth Street.

Closure starts Tuesday, May 30.