US 641 In Kentucky

[The Ghostbuster]

I once heard or read that US 641 between Eddyville and Marion was going to be upgraded into a four lane highway? Was that project canceled, as other than a potential new alignment north of Fredonia to south of Marion, the highway is still two lanes?

[hbelkins]

I once heard or read that US 641 between Eddyville and Marion was going to be upgraded into a four lane highway? Was that project canceled, as other than a potential new alignment north of Fredonia to south of Marion, the highway is still two lanes?

Part of it is under construction now; there have been some holdups because of controversies over the route the road will take.

[Vista72455]

Actually, the first section between Marion and Fredonia opened late last fall.  It is two lane although that seems to have been a late decision.  All of the earthwork was done for a divided four-lane and even one four-lane bridge was completed.  It is a nice road and joins into the previous 641 nicely.  I notified Google about a month ago that the map was still showing the previous route, but still has not been updated.  Apparently, nothing has been done on the next section.

Thanks
Scott
Evansville IN