Kentucky

[roadman65]

Which route is longer in Kentucky? Is it US 60 or KY 80? I've seen Wiki says the US route is  30 miles longer, but you can't trust Wiki being info can be changed so easily either by an uninformed person or troll or even both.

[wriddle082]

Which route is longer in Kentucky? Is it US 60 or KY 80? I've seen Wiki says the US route is  30 miles longer, but you can't trust Wiki being info can be changed so easily either by an uninformed person or troll or even both.

I would imagine US 60 is longer since it's routing between Paducah and Louisville roughly follows the Ohio River and meanders quite a bit.  KY 80 is mostly straight, except for east of London, and has mostly been rerouted to straighter, more modern alignments (except where the Cumberland and Rogers/Boone Parkways run near it).

[74/171FAN]

Which route is longer in Kentucky? Is it US 60 or KY 80? I've seen Wiki says the US route is  30 miles longer, but you can't trust Wiki being info can be changed so easily either by an uninformed person or troll or even both.

I would imagine US 60 is longer since it's routing between Paducah and Louisville roughly follows the Ohio River and meanders quite a bit.  KY 80 is mostly straight, except for east of London, and has mostly been rerouted to straighter, more modern alignments (except where the Cumberland and Rogers/Boone Parkways run near it).

US 60 is slightly longer (487.18 miles) than KY 80 (475.61 miles) according to Travel Mapping.

[rickmastfan67]

Which route is longer in Kentucky? Is it US 60 or KY 80? I've seen Wiki says the US route is  30 miles longer, but you can't trust Wiki being info can be changed so easily either by an uninformed person or troll or even both.

I would imagine US 60 is longer since it's routing between Paducah and Louisville roughly follows the Ohio River and meanders quite a bit.  KY 80 is mostly straight, except for east of London, and has mostly been rerouted to straighter, more modern alignments (except where the Cumberland and Rogers/Boone Parkways run near it).

US 60 is slightly longer (487.18 miles) than KY 80 (475.61 miles) according to Travel Mapping.

Just remember our liberal use of shaping points trying to keep the route in tolerance.  So, it could be even closer if there's some sections of super curvy road that only has a single shaping point for it.

[CardInLex]

Reminder of Kentucky Derby traffic.

Most roads a few blocks around Churchill Downs are closed.

No full interstate closures expected. But, the off ramps leading to Churchill will close at 5:45pm. Additionally, right lanes of interstates 264 and 65 will be closed at that time to allow traffic leaving Churchill to get onto the interstates easier.

Happy Derby!

[CanesFan27]

The Fork in the Road and the Cutting Edge of Simpson County (Kentucky) - are more than just quirky pieces of roadside art.  It's a local high school connecting with its community with works of public art.

https://www.gribblenation.org/2022/06/a-near-table-setting-in-franklin.html

[Avalanchez71]

The Fork in the Road and the Cutting Edge of Simpson County (Kentucky) - are more than just quirky pieces of roadside art.  It's a local high school connecting with its community with works of public art.

https://www.gribblenation.org/2022/06/a-near-table-setting-in-franklin.html

I was just in this area the past weekend.  I didn't know about this one. 

[XamotCGC]

What kind of font is on the Bardstown/Louisville distance sign? 

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6916036,-85.2350549,3a,15y,296.21h,86.45t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1soeobIvNGgFREgcIggSsFLQ!2e0!5s20130601T000000!7i13312!8i6656

[hbelkins]

What kind of font is on the Bardstown/Louisville distance sign? 

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6916036,-85.2350549,3a,15y,296.21h,86.45t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1soeobIvNGgFREgcIggSsFLQ!2e0!5s20130601T000000!7i13312!8i6656

That's a standard font that most KYTC districts used to make such signs for years. The letters were cut out of white reflective material and applied to the green sheeting. Now, most districts use a laser trimming method whereby there's a thin green sheet overlaying a white reflective sheet on the sign blank, and the letter shapes are cut with the laser and then peeled off.

[XamotCGC]

https://www.myq104.com/2022/06/07/gov-beshear-presents-855000-to-construct-new-bridge-on-u-s-68-in-marion-county/

I'm curious how this is going to work exactly.

This is the area the article is referring to.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.5757677,-85.2325445,3a,82.6y,145.27h,82.26t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snE1MTAFiobCgTKQbRrsPqA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

[hbelkins]

Probably just a pedestrian overpass with either a gentle ADA-compliant grade on either side of the road, or elevators on either side. Most likely similar to the new one being constructed on KY 876 in Richmond near the EKU campus just east of KY 52, or the one on KY 32 in Morehead near St. Claire Medical Center.

[CardInLex]

I-65 South (mainline lanes) will be closed beginning July 5th and remain closed for the next 48 days (full closure) just after the Kennedy bridge. All thru traffic will have to detour onto the Jefferson Street c/d ramp, hop over a few lanes, and rejoin I-65 south mainline.

This closure comes after a truck lost it load several months ago severely damaging an overpass. Traffic has been reduced to one mainline lane since then. A full closure is necessary for repairs to take place. Additionally, lanes underneath the overpass (I-64 and ramps to/from I-64) will also have periodic lane closures.

https://www.facebook.com/100064794123736/posts/pfbid0LcPuJtryXUtcdjNnQsNoB5CDwqXiNwEAE4VDFufMFkSvJsAAf4X8MXTK9NavF3XSl/

Edit: Update to closure date. I had it wrong.

[hbelkins]

Some trucking company's insurance carrier is going to be out a huge settlement amount over that one...

[stevashe]

Probably just a pedestrian overpass with either a gentle ADA-compliant grade on either side of the road, or elevators on either side. Most likely similar to the new one being constructed on KY 876 in Richmond near the EKU campus just east of KY 52, or the one on KY 32 in Morehead near St. Claire Medical Center.

On the contrary, the linked article states that the bridge will be constructed on US 68 and that pedestrians will pass underneath the highway, which is probably what prompted XamotCGC's question, as it does seem like there isn't enough space for that.

[hbelkins]

Probably just a pedestrian overpass with either a gentle ADA-compliant grade on either side of the road, or elevators on either side. Most likely similar to the new one being constructed on KY 876 in Richmond near the EKU campus just east of KY 52, or the one on KY 32 in Morehead near St. Claire Medical Center.

On the contrary, the linked article states that the bridge will be constructed on US 68 and that pedestrians will pass underneath the highway, which is probably what prompted XamotCGC's question, as it does seem like there isn't enough space for that.

May be similar to what Pikeville Medical Center did, then. They built a pedestrian tunnel underneath KY 1426 (Bypass Road) from a parking lot to the hospital's main campus.

[GCrites]

^How rich have engineering firms gotten off of that town?

[seicer]

Enough - but that hospital is probably one of the more unique locations. Who locates it in a steep holler? The hospital is very tall - and incredibly efficient in land use.

[hbelkins]

Enough - but that hospital is probably one of the more unique locations. Who locates it in a steep holler? The hospital is very tall - and incredibly efficient in land use.

And the hospital owns much of the property in town as well, plus a broadcasting company.

[hbelkins]

New section of KY 30 in Owsley and Jackson counties dedicated:

https://www.wymt.com/2022/07/20/governor-andy-beshear-cuts-ribbon-segment-ky-30-jackson-co/

Two different video clips included with the story. Some of you might recognize someone.

[CardInLex]

Nightly lane closures of I-71 between I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and the Blankenbaker Ln overpass begin this week.

A full 10-day closure of I-71 South between I-265 and Zorn Ave (including the interchange with I-264) will happen later this month or early September. Suggested detour is I-265 South to I-64 West to access I-264 or downtown.

[Tom958]

New section of KY 30 in Owsley and Jackson counties dedicated:

https://www.wymt.com/2022/07/20/governor-andy-beshear-cuts-ribbon-segment-ky-30-jackson-co/

Two different video clips included with the story. Some of you might recognize someone.

The idea of a rural two-lane highway that can do so much to increase accessibility even in the third decade of the 21st century really appeals to me. I do wish the Streetview car would make it over there, though.

Where's that stretch of KY 11 you were talking about?   

[hbelkins]

New section of KY 30 in Owsley and Jackson counties dedicated:

https://www.wymt.com/2022/07/20/governor-andy-beshear-cuts-ribbon-segment-ky-30-jackson-co/

Two different video clips included with the story. Some of you might recognize someone.

The idea of a rural two-lane highway that can do so much to increase accessibility even in the third decade of the 21st century really appeals to me. I do wish the Streetview car would make it over there, though.

Where's that stretch of KY 11 you were talking about?

From the KY 30 intersection in Owsley County to two miles north of the county line in Lee County.

I have photos of the new road but haven't posted it yet.

[ukfan758]

Someone mentioned on Reddit (without evidence) that the improvements for the 64/265 interchange (adding the turbines iirc) was scrapped by the contractor. Is there any truth to this? If so, the widening is just going to mean 50% more cars can reach that interchange and cause potentially even worse backups with that outdated cloverleaf.

[hbelkins]

Someone mentioned on Reddit (without evidence) that the improvements for the 64/265 interchange (adding the turbines iirc) was scrapped by the contractor. Is there any truth to this? If so, the widening is just going to mean 50% more cars can reach that interchange and cause potentially even worse backups with that outdated cloverleaf.

I don't think a contractor has the ability to scrap a part of the project.

[seicer]

No, the project is still ongoing as far as KYTC is concerned (https://i-moveky.com/).

Where on Reddit did you see this? I couldn't see it under r/Louisville.