Kentucky highways

Calloway Fiscal Court Endorses Raising KY-80 Speed Limit

Shelly Baskin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:21:29 +0000

Calloway County’s Fiscal Court is endorsing a speed limit increase for parts of KY-80 in Calloway and Graves counties. County Judge Executive Larry Elkins says increasing the speed limit from 55 mph to 65 would allow for a smoother flow of private and commercial traffic.

Governor Set to Announce Potential 68/80 Speed Change

Angela Hatton — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:34:30 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear is expected to be in western Kentucky next week to make an announcement regarding speed changes on sections of KY 68/80. Kentucky Transportation spokesman Keith Todd says a press conference is tentatively set for Tuesday in Christian County.

KYTC Plans to Remove Illegal Signs in Right of Way

Keith Todd — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:45:22 +0000

Campaign and other temporary advertising signage illegally placed on state highway rights of way will be removed to maintain safety. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials, signs show up along state highways in greater numbers in the month prior to an election.

“Political signs and other advertising signs can limit sight-distance, especially near intersections, blocking the view of drivers attempting to spot oncoming traffic. The signs also create a safety hazard for highway mowing crews,” said Jim LeFevre, chief district engineer for KYTC District 1, based in Paducah.