NEWS & EVENTS
Traffic Alert: Possible Minor Delays near Exit 46 at Campton
Motorists traveling near Exit 46 at Campton along the Mountain Parkway or KY 191 may…
Gov. Beshear Announces Contractor Selected To Complete Final Section of Mountain Parkway Expansion
Gov. Andy Beshear, who made expansion and extension of the Mountain Parkway a top transportation…
Traffic Alert: Exit 46 at Campton in Wolfe County to Temporarily Close
Exit 46 at Campton on the Mountain Parkway will be temporarily closed Monday, Aug. 7…
Gov. Beshear Announces Search for Team To Complete Final Section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion
Gov. Andy Beshear has put out a call for firms seeking to complete the final…
Road Curve Alert Along Mountain Parkway
Eastbound motorists on the Mountain Parkway should be alert for a barrier at the newly…
Traffic Switch Scheduled Today Along Mountain Parkway
Watch for delays in Wolfe County A traffic lane switch on the Mountain Parkway will…
Residents Review Progress on High-Priority
Mountain Parkway Expansion Plan
300 at public meeting hear update on Magoffin-Floyd segment – a toppriority of Gov. Andy…
Mountain Parkway Public Meeting Feb. 21 At Magoffin County High School
Experts to share latest information on Magoffin-Floyd segment The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct a…
Traffic Switch Scheduled Along Mountain Parkway
Watch for delays Dec. 16 in Magoffin County A traffic lane switch on the Mountain…
Gov. Beshear Announces Plans to Complete Mountain Parkway
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to announce plans for the final…
Traffic Switch Scheduled Along Mountain Parkway
Watch for delays in Magoffin County A traffic lane switch on the Mountain Parkway will…
Bridge Work Scheduled Along Mountain Parkway
Rolling roadblocks will cause temporary traffic delays Rolling roadblocks will be in effect Friday, July…
Beam Setting Scheduled for Mountain Parkway Bridge
Work will cause temporary delays in Magoffin County Construction crews on the Mountain Parkway Expansion…
Project to Widen Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County Awarded to Construction Six Months Ahead of Schedule
Eleven miles of parkway will be widened to four lanes A critical infrastructure project for…
Temporary Traffic Controls to Continue on Mountain Parkway
Traffic delays possible in Magoffin County As transportation professionals and contractors across the country mark…
Lane Closure Scheduled for Mountain Parkway
Contractor will be working in Morgan County A lane closure is scheduled for Wednesday, April…
Temporary Traffic Control on Mountain Parkway
Traffic delays possible in Magoffin County Traffic delays on the Mountain Parkway are possible over…
Traffic Pattern Changing Along Mountain Parkway
Work will cause temporary traffic delays in Magoffin County A traffic pattern change will take…
Gov. Beshear: Eastern Kentucky Open for Business as Mountain Parkway Expands Again
Eight miles of parkway widened to four lanes in Morgan, Wolfe and Magoffin counties; Governor also…
Road closure planned near Mountain Parkway
Pipe installation work in Morgan County will require temporary road closures on Ky 134 next…
Traffic switch planned on Mountain Parkway ahead of new segment completion
As construction crews move closer to opening another four-lane section of the Mountain Parkway, the…
Mountain Parkway progress report: Morgan County set for completion this year
Work continues in Magoffin County; Wolfe County on track for 2022 bid LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April…
2020 Progress on the Mountain Parkway Expansion
Federal funding and construction progress make up 2020 milestones FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2020) –…
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,…
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….
Progress Update: Construction Continues on the Mountain Parkway Expansion
Excavation, bridges, culverts, and paving make up construction benchmarks Construction continues this summer and into…
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…
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…
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….
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…
KYTC Announces $70 Million Construction Project
KYTC announces $70 Million construction project to continue Mountain Parkway Expansion – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION…
Traffic to Shift Over to New Eastbound Lanes
Drivers crossing the new eastbound bridge over 205 will continue on to the newly-paved eastbound…
Traffic Changes coming to Restaurant Row
Traffic Changes Coming to Restaurant Row – MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXPANSION Eastbound lanes running throughout the…
Final Section of Frontage Road to Open in Salyersville
Construction milestone reached as frontage road scheduled for completion SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 19, 2018) –…
New Backage Road Opens to Public in Salyersville
Business access transitioning soon to new backage road on Restaurant Row SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (September 24,…
Mountain Parkway Traffic Changes Start This Week
Traffic transition nears completion on Restaurant Row; Temporary traffic patterns allow crews to continue building…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report – August 2018
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Local Access Roads Opening Soon Along Salyersville Restaurant Row
These roads will improve safety and pave the way for widening the Mountain Parkway to…
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) –…
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 Project Giving Travelers, Workers a Thanksgiving Break
No project delays coming for holiday travelers SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (November 21, 2017) – Thanksgiving travelers…
Turn Lanes Being Added on Restaurant Row
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 26, 2017) – As part of a continued commitment to work for…
Mountain Parkway Expansion: October 2017 Progress Report
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Mountain Parkway Traffic Switch Planned Next Week
Ramps to reopen as traffic moves to newly constructed roadway SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 14, 2017)…
Mountain Parkway Ramps Closing This Week
Eastbound ramps at KY 7/Exit 75 to close to allow construction SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 4,…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week Beginning May 22
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Restaurant Row Construction Activity Increasing
Motorists urged to use caution, watch for trucks crossing US 460 SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (May 2,…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week Beginning April 17
This periodic report includes highlights about work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Utility Work to Cause Temporary Delays Next Week
Several traffic stoppages planned on April 18 SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (April 12, 2017) – Motorists should…
Construction Picks Up on Projects Near Salyersville
Restaurant Row, Magoffin Central and Morgan County segments see significant work SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (March 22,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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) –…
Mountain Parkway Construction Progress Bringing Traffic Switches
Three of four lanes will be open in Gifford Road area of project SALYERSVILLE, Ky….
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 Expansion Meeting Provides Preview of Upcoming Construction in Salyersville
Residents, travelers in Magoffin County learn more about Restaurant Row project SALYERSVILLE, Ky (Sept. 28,…
Open House Meeting to Preview Mountain Parkway Construction
Construction team will share details of Restaurant Row project at Sept. 27 event SALYERSVILLE, Ky….
Mountain Parkway Exit in Magoffin County to Close Temporarily
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August 30, 2016) – The eastbound exit ramp from the Mountain Parkway to…
Bridge Over Mountain Parkway Opening to Traffic
New overpass in Magoffin County restores Gifford Road connection A new overpass in Magoffin County…
Construction Progress Bringing Traffic Switches This Week on Mountain Parkway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (August 3, 2016) – Crews working on the Mountain Parkway Expansion in Magoffin…
Major Mountain Parkway Project in Salyersville Nears Start of Construction
Hinkle Construction Services awarded contract for Restaurant Row Segment SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2015) –…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: March 10
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Temporary Stoplight to be Installed on Mountain Parkway
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 29, 2016) – A temporary traffic light will be installed on the Mountain…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: Week of Feb. 15
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report: January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016 This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway…
Mountain Parkway Expansion 2015 Year in Review
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2016) – Last year marked the start of a transformational transportation project…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report December 7, 2015
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
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…
Mountain Parkway Meeting in Prestonsburg Draws Big Crowd
More than 300 turn out to learn new details about options to extend Mountain Parkway…
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,…
Mountain Parkway Team Refines Options
Latest plans for Mountain Parkway Expansion to Prestonsburg Mountain Parkway team refines corridor for cross-country…
Mountain Parkway team refines corridor for cross-country option
Public invited to learn more and provide feedback at Nov. 19 meeting PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (November…
Public invited to learn more about Mountain Parkway alternatives
Nov. 19 meeting will share new details on extending parkway to Prestonsburg PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (November…
Bridge Over Mountain Parkway Takes Shape This Week
Projects west of Salyersville expected to affect traffic SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 12, 2015) – Two Mountain…
Leaders Witness Progress on Mountain Parkway Expansion
One-third of project will be started or shovel-ready in 2016, bringing opportunity to Eastern Kentucky…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report — Week of September 21
September 22, 2015 This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway…
Alternative selected to widen Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County
Consultant selected to complete final design before land acquisition, construction Campton, Ky. (August 19, 2015)…
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…
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)…
Mountain Parkway Expansion Progress Report – July 9, 2015
This periodic report includes information on work underway on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. Inclement weather…
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…
Demolition of Mountain Parkway Overpass to Begin Next Week
Demolition work in Magoffin County will impact traffic SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (June 15, 2015) – Drivers traveling…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Work beginning near Salyersville interchange
Exit 75 will be improved, redesigned with parkway widening SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (March 12, 2015) – Crews…
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 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…
Mountain Parkway Expansion opens field office
Salyersville location will be staffed six days a week SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2015) – Residents…
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…
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)…
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…
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) –…
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…
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…
