About the Project

The Mountain Parkway Expansion is a 45-mile transportation improvement project in Eastern Kentucky that will create a safer, more modern connection to the region—enhancing access to healthcare, education and economic opportunity.

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Vehicles Travel Mountain Parkway Each Day
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Miles Of Four-Lane Corridor From Paducah To Pikeville Once Completed
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Spotlight

Wolfe County Ribbon Cutting Event

On August 31, 2026, Governor Andy Beshear joined former Governor Steve Beshear and local, state and federal leaders to celebrate the completion of the Wolfe County segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion.
 
The milestone completes 32 continuous miles of four-lane parkway, strengthening connections to jobs, education, health care and future economic opportunities across Eastern Kentucky.

The six project segments include:

  1. Wolfe County (11 miles)
  2. Morgan County (8.2 miles)
  3. Magoffin County West (4.6 miles)
  4. Magoffin County Central (5.7 miles)
  5. Salyersville/Restaurant Row (2.4 miles)
  6. Magoffin-Floyd (13 miles)

5000+ Vehicles:

Thousands of vehicles travel the Mountain Parkway each day. This expansion project will support future growth and increase capacity for regional travel.

45 Total Miles

  • 32 miles of existing parkway widened to four lanes (Campton to Salyersvilles The 45-mile expansion consists of widening the existing parkway and constructing the new roadway.

  • 13 miles of new, expanded four lane parkway  (Salyersville to Prestonsburg)

 

400 Miles of Four Lane Highway

As of last year, 100% of the project is either completed, under construction or under development.·