I-69

Bill Would Allow Public-Private Partnerships For Big Construction Projects

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:50:45 +0000

State Rep. Sannie Overly has filed a bill that will allow the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to explore public-private partnerships to help construction projects with big price tags.

Tennessee halts work on I-69 corridor

Todd Hatton and AP — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:01:55 +0000

Tennessee officials say they’re putting a hold on their state’s segment of the proposed Interstate 69 corridor until the federal government provides more money for the project. The Tennessee Department of Transportation hasn’t made an official announcement about the delay, but TDOT spokeswoman B.J. Doughty tells the Commercial Appeal some kind of federal promise on I-69 is needed.

I-69 Work Continues Near Dawson Springs

Angela Hatton — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:49:01 +0000

Work begins next year to reconstruct an interchange for the Interstate 69 project across western Kentucky. Governor Steve Beshear announced this week that a Muhlenberg County contractor will head the $5 million interchange project near Dawson Springs. The work will rebuild the cloverleaf interchange into a diamond-shaped interchange.

Afternoon Round-Up 6/21/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:14:48 +0000

Today on NPR: When complete, Interstate 69 will provide a direct route from Mexico to Canada through the Midwest. Indiana must build miles of road to complete its leg of the project, but funding for the necessary construction is dwindling.

Western Kentucky:

Rolling Road Blocks on I-69

Gary Pitts — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:52:47 +0000

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say there will be a rolling road block and a brief traffic stoppage on Interstate 69/Western Kentucky Parkway today and tomorrow.

I-69 Lane Restrictions

Gary Pitts — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:45:46 +0000

There will be lane restrictions along Interstate 69, former Western Kentucky Parkway, between Eddyville and the Pennyrile Parkway beginning today. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say contractors are upgrading overpasses and barrier walls to meet Interstate highway standards. Drivers should slow down and be alert for slowing and merging traffic as they approach marked work zones. Upgrade work is expected to continue into the summer with work zones in several locations.

I-69 Corridor Upgrade Project Starting

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:12:22 +0000

From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

Work has begun on signage for the new Interstate 69 corridor between Eddyville and the Pennyrile Parkway interchange in Madisonville. The new signs are part of a $9.9 million project to bring the section of the former Western Kentucky Parkway up to federal highway standards. Department of Highways District 2 Chief Engineer Kevin McClearn says traffic interruptions should be minimal during most of the work. He says some of the more significant upgrades to the road will be announced during the summer.