NEWS & EVENTS
Eight miles of parkway widened to four lanes in Morgan, Wolfe and Magoffin counties; Governor also presents $250,000 in school safety funding to Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, …
Pipe installation work in Morgan County will require temporary road closures on Ky 134 next week.
On Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27, Ky 134 …
As construction crews move closer to opening another four-lane section of the Mountain Parkway, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of an upcoming traffic switch.
Beginning …
Work continues in Magoffin County; Wolfe County on track for 2022 bid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 27, 2021) – Progress continues on the Mountain Parkway Expansion this …
Federal funding and construction progress make up 2020 milestones
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2020) – 2020 was a year of great success for the Mountain Parkway …
Project built safer roads, better business access for Eastern Kentucky community
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2020) – One year ago this month, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet …
17 bridges constructed in four years in Morgan and Magoffin Counties
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2020) – As crews work to continue construction on …
Excavation, bridges, culverts, and paving make up construction benchmarks
Construction continues this summer and into the fall on the Morgan and Magoffin County West segments of …
Letters to property owners expected this month
The next phase of planning for the newest segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion is set to begin this …
Federal grant will fund improvement to 11 miles of Parkway
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that his administration successfully secured for a $55,150,000 Infrastructure for Rebuilding …
Project that began in September 2016 comes to a close three years later
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2019) – After three years of construction, the new …
Magoffin West segment will be let August 23; Restaurant Row on track to be finalized by the end of fall 2019
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2019) …
KYTC announces $70 Million construction project to continue Mountain Parkway Expansion – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION
Magoffin County West segment moving to construction in August
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July …
Drivers crossing the new eastbound bridge over 205 will continue on to the newly-paved eastbound lanes, eliminating S curve from previous route
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 22, …
Traffic Changes Coming to Restaurant Row – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION
Eastbound lanes running throughout the project will be closed for paving; traffic flow will shift over …
Construction milestone reached as frontage road scheduled for completion
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 19, 2018) – A construction milestone on the Mountain Parkway is nearing completion as …
Business access transitioning soon to new backage road on Restaurant Row
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (September 24, 2018) – Construction on Salyersville’s Restaurant Row will soon reach a …
Traffic transition nears completion on Restaurant Row; Temporary traffic patterns allow crews to continue building safer medians and wider interchanges
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (September 4, 2018) – …
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Morgan County Segment
Throughout this …
These roads will improve safety and pave the way for widening the Mountain Parkway to four lanes
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 22, 2018) – Within a few weeks, …
Feedback from community results in improved access for school
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (February 13, 2018) – Parents, teachers and buses leaving Magoffin County High School will have …
Two-lane bridge will carry eastbound and westbound lanes
Mountain Parkway Bridge Opening Monday in Salyersville – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2017) – Motorists traveling …
No project delays coming for holiday travelers
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 21, 2017) – Thanksgiving travelers on the Mountain Parkway won’t experience any delays due to construction …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 26, 2017) – As part of a continued commitment to work for our citizens and local businesses to provide an improved roadway, …
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Salyersville Restaurant Row Segment
Significant …
Ramps to reopen as traffic moves to newly constructed roadway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 14, 2017) – Motorists traveling the Mountain Parkway west of Salyersville will follow …
Eastbound ramps at KY 7/Exit 75 to close to allow construction
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 4, 2017) – Two ramps on the Mountain Parkway in Magoffin County …
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Morgan-Wolfe County
Crews who are …
Motorists urged to use caution, watch for trucks crossing US 460
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (May 2, 2016) – Drivers and passengers traveling the busy Restaurant Row section …
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Restaurant Row in Salyersville
Significant …
Several traffic stoppages planned on April 18
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 12, 2017) – Motorists should be prepared for brief traffic stoppages on the Mountain Parkway – …
Restaurant Row, Magoffin Central and Morgan County segments see significant work
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (March 22, 2017) – Contractors continue to push ahead with construction on Restaurant …
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Restaurant Row in Salyersville
Crews …
Latest project in Morgan County will improve roadway and interchanges on 8.2-mile segment in Eastern Kentucky
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (January 23, 2017) – Contractors are starting …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Salyersville
Restaurant Row
Crews have begun …
Major improvement project in Magoffin County will last about three years
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Crews working on the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Magoffin …
Project brings new interchange, interstate-quality roadway to Magoffin County
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2016) – Eastern Kentucky travelers have a little more to be thankful for …
Three of four lanes will be open in Gifford Road area of project
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 11, 2016) – Motorists traveling the Mountain Parkway west of …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky (Oct. 26, 2016) – A new bridge and three new ramps for the Mountain Parkway are opening Wednesday as construction crews move forward …
Residents, travelers in Magoffin County learn more about Restaurant Row project
SALYERSVILLE, Ky (Sept. 28, 2016) – Dozens of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night …
Construction team will share details of Restaurant Row project at Sept. 27 event
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2016) – Travelers, residents and business owners will get …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August 30, 2016) – The eastbound exit ramp from the Mountain Parkway to KY 30 will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday through …
New overpass in Magoffin County restores Gifford Road connection
A new overpass in Magoffin County has opened to traffic crossing the Mountain Parkway.
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August 3, 2016) – Crews working on the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Magoffin County will change traffic patterns this week to allow workers …
Hinkle Construction Services awarded contract for Restaurant Row Segment
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2015) – The first extension of the Mountain Parkway in more than a …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Utility work is continuing …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Salyersville
Restaurant RowPre-construction activities began …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin CountyConstruction and clearing …
Crews clearing path for wider, safer extension of Mountain Parkway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 13, 2016) – Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are beginning to clear …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin CountyConstruction and clearing …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin County
Construction and clearing …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 29, 2016) – A temporary traffic light will be installed on the Mountain Parkway near the KY 30 interchange, where work continues on …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin County
Despite the snowfall …
January 20, 2016
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Crews worked …
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2016) – Last year marked the start of a transformational transportation project for residents and businesses in Eastern Kentucky, with implications for …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Traffic on the Mountain …
Traffic switch west of Salyersville planned before holiday
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2015) – Road crews are continuing to move forward with major road construction west of …
More than 300 turn out to learn new details about options to extend Mountain Parkway
Transportation Cabinet gathers feedback to help select path for four-lane roadway
PRESTONSBURG, …
Transportation Cabinet gathers feedback to help select path for four-lane roadway
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (November 20, 2015) – More than 300 people attended a public meeting Thursday night …
Latest plans for Mountain Parkway Expansion to Prestonsburg
Mountain Parkway team refines corridor for cross-country option
Public invited to learn more and provide feedback at Nov. 19 …
Public invited to learn more and provide feedback at Nov. 19 meeting
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (November 17, 2015) – The Mountain Parkway Expansion team has refined plans for …
Nov. 19 meeting will share new details on extending parkway to Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (November 9, 2015) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will hold a meeting next …
Projects west of Salyersville expected to affect traffic
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 12, 2015) – Two Mountain Parkway Expansion projects in Magoffin County will affect travelers this week.
Construction …
One-third of project will be started or shovel-ready in 2016, bringing opportunity to Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was joined by Congressman Hal Rogers during …
September 22, 2015
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin CountyConstruction …
Consultant selected to complete final design before land acquisition, construction
Campton, Ky. (August 19, 2015) – The Mountain Parkway Expansion team has completed preliminary design work on …
Another milestone completed on first phase of expansion project
Workers on the Mountain Parkway Expansion placed 90 tons of concrete beams on a bridge in Magoffin …
Collaboration with community has project on track for summer 2016
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July 28, 2015) – The first extension of Mountain Parkway in a half-century is set …
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances could affect planned activities.
Magoffin County
Gifford Road
Crews continue …
Nearly six miles of parkway being widened and improved
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2015) – About one-fifth of the widening and improvements of the Mountain Parkway between …
Demolition work in Magoffin County will impact traffic
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2015) – Drivers traveling on the Mountain Parkway might experience short delays this week as …
Contractors pouring first concrete on 46-mile expansion project
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2015) – The first concrete was poured on the Mountain Parkway Expansion last week, marking …
More detailed information will help transportation officials choose:Build new road or widen existing corridor between Salyersville, Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (May 18, 2015) – Based on positive feedback …
KYTC seeks feedback on alternatives to create four-lane corridor between Salyersville and Prestonsburg
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (April 14, 2015) – More than 300 people attended a public …
First construction contract awarded; plans advancing in many area
PRESTONSBURG, KY (April 8, 2015) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet invites citizens to provide input on two options …
Exit 75 will be improved, redesigned with parkway widening
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (March 12, 2015) – Crews are starting work in a second section of the Mountain Parkway …
Work could lead to brief traffic interruptions
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2015) – Crews with Bizzack Construction LLC continue to clear land along a 1.4 mile section …
Two-year project will add interchange, four-lane parkway
A new interchange to the Mountain Parkway will be added at Gifford Road. It will provide access to the …
Salyersville location will be staffed six days a week
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2015) – Residents who want to know more about the Mountain Parkway Expansion now …
First construction contract awarded; plans advancing in many area
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2014) – Citizens received a virtual tour of nearly 21 miles of the Mountain …
Signs mark beginning of widening, extension to complete long-promised road
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2014) –
More than 50 years after the Mountain Parkway opened, Gov. Steve …
Project will widen parkway to four lanes, improve interchanges
CAMPTON, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2014) – Citizens learned about two alternatives Tuesday night that are being considered for …
Governor announces engineering solutions will save more than $40 million
WINCHESTER, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2014) – The Mountain Parkway Expansion – a 46-mile transportation improvement project that …
Website, social media sites dedicated to informing public about major project
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has launched an online and social media campaign dedicated to …
Leaders announce Salyersville segment to be widened two years ahead of schedule
The Mountain Parkway in Salyersville, Ky., will be extended along what is commonly known …
