NEWS & EVENTS
2020 Progress on the Mountain Parkway Expansion
Federal funding and construction progress make up 2020 milestones FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2020) – 2020 was a year of great success for the Mountain…
Salyersville Celebrates Anniversary of Restaurant Row Completion through Mountain Parkway Expansion
Project built safer roads, better business access for Eastern Kentucky community SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2020) – One year ago this month, the Kentucky Transportation…
Final Bridge Underway on the Morgan County Segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion
17 bridges constructed in four years in Morgan and Magoffin Counties WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2020) – As crews work to continue construction…
Progress Update: Construction Continues on the Mountain Parkway Expansion
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…
Right of Way Discussions to Begin Soon on Wolfe County Segment of the Mountain Parkway
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…
Gov. Beshear Announces $55 Million Grant to Expand Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County
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…
Mountain Parkway’s Restaurant Row Project in Salyersville Now Open to Traffic
Project that began in September 2016 comes to a close three years later SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2019) – After three years of construction, the…
Magoffin West Letting Approaches as Progress Continues Along Mountain Parkway
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,…
KYTC Announces $70 Million Construction Project
KYTC announces $70 Million construction project to continue Mountain Parkway Expansion – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION Magoffin County West segment moving to construction in August SALYERSVILLE,…
Traffic to Shift Over to New Eastbound Lanes
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…
Traffic Changes coming to Restaurant Row
Traffic Changes Coming to Restaurant Row – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION Eastbound lanes running throughout the project will be closed for paving; traffic flow will shift…
Final Section of Frontage Road to Open in Salyersville
Construction milestone reached as frontage road scheduled for completion SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 19, 2018) – A construction milestone on the Mountain Parkway is nearing completion…
New Backage Road Opens to Public in Salyersville
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…
Mountain Parkway Traffic Changes Start This Week
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)…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report – August 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…
Local Access Roads Opening Soon Along Salyersville Restaurant Row
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Adds New Connection for Magoffin County High School
Feedback from community results in improved access for school SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (February 13, 2018) – Parents, teachers and buses leaving Magoffin County High School will…
Mountain Parkway Bridge Opening Monday in Salyersville
Two-lane bridge will carry eastbound and westbound lanes Mountain Parkway Bridge Opening Monday in Salyersville – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 24, 2017) –…
Mountain Parkway Project Giving Travelers, Workers a Thanksgiving Break
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…
Turn Lanes Being Added on Restaurant Row
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 26, 2017) – As part of a continued commitment to work for our citizens and local businesses to provide an improved roadway,…
Mountain Parkway Expansion: October 2017 Progress Report
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…
Mountain Parkway Traffic Switch Planned Next Week
Ramps to reopen as traffic moves to newly constructed roadway SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 14, 2017) – Motorists traveling the Mountain Parkway west of Salyersville will…
Mountain Parkway Ramps Closing This Week
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week Beginning May 22
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…
Restaurant Row Construction Activity Increasing
Motorists urged to use caution, watch for trucks crossing US 460 SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (May 2, 2016) – Drivers and passengers traveling the busy Restaurant Row…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week Beginning April 17
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…
Utility Work to Cause Temporary Delays Next Week
Several traffic stoppages planned on April 18 SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 12, 2017) – Motorists should be prepared for brief traffic stoppages on the Mountain Parkway…
Construction Picks Up on Projects Near Salyersville
Restaurant Row, Magoffin Central and Morgan County segments see significant work SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (March 22, 2017) – Contractors continue to push ahead with construction on…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week Beginning March 6, 2017
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Starting Major Construction Work in Morgan County
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report — Week of December 19, 2016
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…
Mountain Parkway Bridge Replacement Kicks off Road Construction on Restaurant Row
Major improvement project in Magoffin County will last about three years SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Crews working on the Mountain Parkway Expansion in…
First Section of Mountain Parkway Expansion Opens Ahead of Schedule
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…
Mountain Parkway Construction Progress Bringing Traffic Switches
Three of four lanes will be open in Gifford Road area of project SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 11, 2016) – Motorists traveling the Mountain Parkway west…
New Mountain Parkway lanes and ramps open near Salyersville
SALYERSVILLE, Ky (Oct. 26, 2016) – A new bridge and three new ramps for the Mountain Parkway are opening Wednesday as construction crews move forward…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Meeting Provides Preview of Upcoming Construction in Salyersville
Residents, travelers in Magoffin County learn more about Restaurant Row project SALYERSVILLE, Ky (Sept. 28, 2016) – Dozens of people attended a public meeting Tuesday…
Open House Meeting to Preview Mountain Parkway Construction
Construction team will share details of Restaurant Row project at Sept. 27 event SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2016) – Travelers, residents and business owners will…
Mountain Parkway Exit in Magoffin County to Close Temporarily
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…
Bridge Over Mountain Parkway Opening to Traffic
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.…
Construction Progress Bringing Traffic Switches This Week on Mountain Parkway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August 3, 2016) – Crews working on the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Magoffin County will change traffic patterns this week to allow workers…
Major Mountain Parkway Project in Salyersville Nears Start of Construction
Hinkle Construction Services awarded contract for Restaurant Row Segment SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2015) – The first extension of the Mountain Parkway in more than…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report — Week of June 20, 2016
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week of May 9, 2016
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week of April 18, 2016
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…
Preparations Pick Up for Major Construction along Salyersville’s Restaurant Row
Crews clearing path for wider, safer extension of Mountain Parkway SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 13, 2016) – Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are beginning to…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report : Week of March 28, 2016
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: March 10
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…
Temporary Stoplight to be Installed on Mountain Parkway
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week of Feb. 15
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: January 20, 2016
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.…
Mountain Parkway Expansion 2015 Year in Review
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report December 7, 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 and…
First vehicles to drive on new Mountain Parkway roadway this week
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…
Mountain Parkway Meeting in Prestonsburg Draws Big Crowd
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…
More than 300 turn out in Prestonsburg to view options to extend Mountain Parkway
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…
Mountain Parkway Team Refines Options
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…
Mountain Parkway team refines corridor for cross-country option
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…
Public invited to learn more about Mountain Parkway alternatives
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…
Bridge Over Mountain Parkway Takes Shape This Week
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…
Leaders Witness Progress on Mountain Parkway Expansion
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report — Week of September 21
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.…
Alternative selected to widen Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County
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…
90 Tons of Concrete Beams Placed for New Bridge on Mountain Parkway
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…
First extension of Mountain Parkway set to begin next year along Salyersville’s Restaurant Row
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report – July 9, 2015
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…
Twenty Percent of Mountain Parkway Widening Project Underway This Summer
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…
Demolition of Mountain Parkway Overpass to Begin Next Week
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…
New Mountain Parkway Interchange Taking Shape in Magoffin County
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,…
KYTC to further study cross-country alternative for Mountain Parkway extension
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…
More than 300 turn out in Prestonsburg to view options to extend Mountain Parkway
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…
KYTC looking at two alternatives to extend Mountain Parkway in Floyd, Magoffin counties
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…
Work beginning near Salyersville interchange
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…
Drilling and Blasting to Begin Near New Mountain Parkway Interchange
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…
Construction to begin next week on Mountain Parkway Expansion
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion opens field office
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…
Citizens Learn About 21 Miles of Work Ahead on Mountain Parkway Expansion
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…
Gov. Beshear, Eastern Kentucky leaders announce start of construction on Mountain Parkway Expansion
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,…
Citizens Weigh in on Alternatives to Expand the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion to Close the Gap Between Eastern Kentucky and rest of Commonwealth
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…
New Campaign Will Share More Details About Mountain Parkway Expansion
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Awarded $24 Million Federal TIGER Grant to Speed Construction
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…
