By Drew Adams
Murray, KY – U.S. Highway 68/80 reconstruction through LBL is one of two ongoing Kentucky transportation projects nominated for triple-A's America's Transportation Awards. Lexington's Newton Pike Extension also made the list. They were nominated for the national awards when they won their regional competitions. The projects are now in the top ten projects nationwide and will compete for a $10,000 grand prize. The money will be used to start a scholarship fund for transportation professionals.