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KYTC To Host Public Hearing For U.S. 641 Reconstruction in Southern Calloway

Matt Markgraf
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WKMS

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is holding a hearing next week to seek public comment on the reconstruction of U.S. 641 between Murray and Hazel. 

The meeting is on August 22 at the Hazel Baptist Church from 5 to 7 p.m.

KYTC says the public can review the preferred route and alternatives and provide input on the environmental assessment document and additional direction on the final design process.

About 400 people attended a previous meeting last March.

The county received a $23 million federal grant for the project. Local leaders say the reconstruction is needed due to heavy traffic and safety concerns.

A one-mile portion of U.S. 641 just south of Murray is expected to be ready for construction bids this fall.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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