Synchronized snow plowing is a thing! Removing snow from the barrier wall keeps the left shoulder clear for emergency use & keeps drainage boxes unclogged. Watch
#KYTCsnowfighters
clear the barrier wall on I-75 in Fayette Co. Please be patient as trucks move through.
#kywx
Reported Interstate & Parkway Closures:
I-65 NB - Hardin Co at MM 91
I-65 NB - Edmonson at MM 43 (right lane blocked)
I-65 SB - Hart Co at MM 52
I-71 - Gallatin Co at MM 63
➡️Detouring NB traffic at Exit 62
➡️SB moving slowly
Check for traffic info.
🥳
@SecretaryPete
visited Jackson and Lexington today to celebrate two projects awarded funding from
@USDOT
’s RAISE grants! These projects include flood mitigation at the Panbowl Dam and replacing a railroad bridge, both improving safety for Kentuckians!
Our crews have worked around the clock throughout the day. They've battled sub-zero temperatures, high winds blowing snow on plowed roads, and have responded to several crashes on interstates and parkways.
To protect travelers,
@govandybeshear
’s executive order temporarily reduces the speed limit to 45 mph on two interstates:
➡️I-71 from I-264 in Jefferson Co to the merger of I-71/I-75 in Boone Co
➡️I-65 from the Western KY Parkway in Hardin Co to I-264
Gov. Andy Beshear has advised Kentuckians to limit ALL unnecessary travel to fight the spread of COVID-19. An executive order was issued on Monday to restrict Kentucky residents’ travel to other states. See the executive order here:
Kentucky roadsides are getting a makeover!
Before: ✂️🌱🛣️
After: 🌾🌻🦋🐝
What’s the buzz? KYTC's reduced mowing program is transforming land bordering roadways into pollinator habitats filled with native plants, including beautiful wildflowers!
Day 1 of the Kentucky State Fair!
@KYTC
is excited to launch Popup Driver Licensing to bring all the services of a regional office to YOU. Stop by our booth in the South Wing of the Expo Center in Louisville between 2pm-6pm through Aug. 29. Learn more from
@GovAndyBeshear
Repair work on the upper deck of the Brent Spence Bridge has begun! Here’s an update from
@KYTC
Sec. Jim Gray on the progress.
#BSBUpdates
@GovAndyBeshear
5PM may be quitting time for some folks but we're still at it clearing and treating roads. Downed trees, power lines and slick roadways are a continued threat tonight. Be careful on your evening commute.
Striping is finished on both decks. Paint is drying. ✨☀️ In about an hour, law enforcement will lead traffic from I-275 northbound on I-71/75 across the bridge so that traffic can build gradually as lanes and access ramps are reopened. It's like our very own
#OpeningDayParade
.
It was a beautiful day in Richmond for a groundbreaking EVent!
@GovAndyBeshear
and
@USDOTFHWA
's Shailen Bhatt celebrated the first electric vehicle charger in the Southeastern U.S. under construction through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program!
We've got trucks out treating and plowing roads. They report lots of blowing snow is covering up roads and conditions are slick. PLEASE avoid travel if possible and check resources like the WAZE app or before you travel.
Give it up for
@KYTC
snowfighters & contractors who've been working around the ⏰ when roads were at their worst to keep us safe & connected. 👏 to those working behind the scenes to support their efforts. Crews are tackling priority B & C routes in western, central & northern KY
We may be biased but this could be the coolest video you see all day! Watch the incredible progress made in under 2 weeks as crews work hard to restore a safe and sound Brent Spence Bridge before the holidays. More progress to come!
The Brent Spence Bridge Emergency Repair Project has been selected as the 2021 National Project of the Year Under $20 Million by the American Society of Highway Engineers! 🏆 This is the fourth major award for the project!
READ MORE:
We're honored by the kindness so many have shared with
#KYTCsnowfighters
through the recent storms. Hot meals & soft drinks from local businesses as well as hundreds of messages of gratitude have been offered to our crews. Thank you, Kentucky! We're all in this together. ❤️
Need an update on traffic conditions? KYTC has all the information you need! Visit for snow and ice updates. Never call 911 for road information.
#kywx
KYTC’s Roadway Weather Information System (RWIS) is showing an average air temp across the Commonwealth of 6 degrees and average pavement temp of 26 degrees. Stay inside, stay warm, stay safe. Continue to check for traffic updates and road conditions.
#KYTCSnowfighters
are out in full force treating & plowing state routes. Roadways are slick & hazardous in many places. Please stay home and avoid nonessential travel.
#kywx
While many Kentuckians are asleep,
@KYTC
snowfighters will monitor conditions & mobilize before dawn to treat roads as rain changes over to snow. While we wish we could control the weather, frigid temps may create slick conditions. Slow down, especially on bridges & overpasses.
Did you know that Kentucky has free roadside assistance?
Call
#SAFE
or 1-877-FOR-KYTC free roadside assistance. SAFE Patrol operators do more than change tires- they also provide traffic control, emergency first aid, and can perform minor auto repairs.
ICYMI: It’s not every day you see a loose marina float down the Kentucky River! This fragment scraped the Capital Avenue Bridge and Singing Bridge before traveling under two U.S. 127 bridges in Frankfort Wednesday.
@KYTCDistrict5
A text phishing attempt was reported today, impersonating a state agency. The text message includes a link and the sender is listed as "KYDOT." The text message IS NOT from KYTC and recipients are warned not to click the link that asks for personal information.
For many, this has been the honor of a lifetime to work day in and day out to return the Brent Spence Bridge -- quickly and safely -- to the people of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Big news for Paducah! Today,
@govandybeshear
virtually joined airport representatives and local and state officials for a groundbreaking event in Paducah to mark the start of construction of the new terminal complex at
@BarkleyAirport
Learn more:
#BetterKY
Our deepest condolences to the family and fellow friends of James Bland, who was killed Thursday evening while working on I-64 in Louisville.
James was a former employee of KYTC District 5, and was working for a local traffic control contractor.
Our hearts hurt.
#KYTC
A winter storm will impact the region today with hazardous travel likely. Amounts have been adjusted upwards for most locations. Please leave extra time to reach your destination and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Greatest impacts are expected across west KY.
Loads of progress happening in Eastern Kentucky! Flood debris removal from both rights of way and waterways is still ongoing. Find out where crews will be by checking out this website:
If you must travel in the next few days, be prepared. Make sure you pack an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include water, food, extra blankets, flares, and a fully charged battery backup for cell phones. Check for any closures or traffic delays.
#kywx
Roads are ICY & TREACHEROUS. We’re asking everyone to stay home to ensure their own safety & allow our crews & first responders can do their work.
If you choose to travel today, use caution & pack an emergency travel kit with enough supplies for all passengers for several hours.
Snowfighter Todd has been working to ensure roads are passable during winter in
@KYTCD12
for 30 years now! Thanks for your dedication to your community, Todd!
#kytcsnowfighters
#snowky
#kywx
Thanks for the nod! We appreciate the drivers who are staying off the roads today (if possible), giving trucks plenty of space to work and those who are driving slow.
They’re here! The first load of steel beams arrived at the Brent Spence Bridge today. Sec. Gray shares the incredible effort it took from multiple project partners to expedite the order, fabrication and delivery of these vital repair materials.
#BSBUpdates
Take it from the big guy himself! If you're traveling today, slow down! Slick conditions and black ice remain possible. Visit or for real-time traffic conditions, driving tips, and snow priority route information.
#kywx
DID YOU KNOW: The road temperature and air temperature may not be the same. Once the road surface reaches 32 degrees, ice can begin to form - even if the thermometer outside reads above freezing. Temperatures are dropping swiftly tonight - avoid driving unless necessary.
#kywx
Who will win the ATA People’s Choice Award? YOU DECIDE! The BSB Emergency Repair Project is a top 12 finalist competing for the national honor. Show KY, the crew behind the project & the bridge some love by voting daily. Vote at now thru 10/25!
Did you know that Kentucky has free roadside assistance?
Call
#SAFE
or 1-877-FOR-KYTC free roadside assistance. SAFE Patrol operators do more than change tires- they also provide traffic control, emergency first aid, and can perform minor auto repairs.
ICYMI -
@GovAndyBeshear
announced the awarding of $450,000 for critical repairs and equipment replacement at five KY riverports which are in Paducah, Eddyville, Henderson, Owensboro and Louisville.
Read the press release here:
Although KYTC Snowfighters worked through the night treating and plowing roadways, the frigid temperatures reduce the effectiveness of salt and calcium chloride treatments. Hazardous travel conditions remain. Please stay home unless absolutely necessary.
#kywx
It may not be baseball season yet, but we sure do love a good
#OpeningDay
here in this town! The Brent Spence Bridge will gradually reopen to traffic later today. 🎉🎉
Our crews are monitoring the weather forecasts and prepping for snow and ice - make sure you are too! Follow local weather reports and be prepared for possible inclement travel conditions leading into the holidays.
#kywx
A sharp cold front will bring Arctic cold to the region late Thurs night through Christmas. Light snow accumulations are expected Thu night-Fri morning. Wind gusts 40-50mph possible Fri, dangerous wind chills Fri-Sun.
#lmkwx
#kywx
#inwx
Did you know that Kentucky has free roadside assistance?
Call
#SAFE
or 1-877-FOR-KYTC free roadside assistance. SAFE Patrol operators do more than change tires- they also provide traffic control, emergency first aid, and can perform minor auto repairs.
Don't hit the road without checking your blinker fluid! 🚗🚨
Spring is the perfect time for your annual blinker fluid change! It's easy to overlook, but keeping your blinker fluid topped up ensures smooth signaling and is essential for courteous and safe driving. 👍
Crews worked through the night plowing roadways. Our work isn't over as snow continues to fall. If you have to travel, leave early. Check for traffic conditions before you go. Expect slick conditions & take it slow. Stay safe, KY!
#kywx
KYTC will be closing KY 15 at MP 17.7 at Panbowl Dam in Breathitt County at 9:30 tonight as a precaution as high water from the North Fork of the Kentucky River nears the dam's crest. Personnel will monitor the situation overnight.
#kywx
In times like these, we’re thankful for good neighbors. We’d like to share a heartfelt thank you to
@GliersMeats
for providing lunch to everyone hard at work inspecting the Brent Spence Bridge today.
It’s the LAST DAY to vote for the BSB Emergency Repair Project in the America’s Transportation Awards People’s Choice Award competition! Help recognize this project of a lifetime and the people that made it happen by voting at
Have a flat tire? Battery is dead? Call SAFE Patrol at
#SAFE
or 1-877-FOR-KYTC for assistance on major Kentucky interstates, parkways and prominent roadways. Learn more at the link below.
Snow is in the forecast for tonight & tomorrow morning for a large part of the state. KYTC crews are monitoring weather and will respond as needed. Check weather reports & for traffic info before traveling, especially your Monday morning commute.
Snowfall accumulations between 1 and 3 inches is forecast for tonight and through early Monday morning for portions of Eastern Kentucky, with locally higher amounts possible. Use caution during the morning commute Monday as roadways will likely be slippery.
#kywx
Let’s give a shoutout to the folks behind the scenes keeping our crews out on the road! Our mechanics (like Trevor) handle repairs & maintenance to our plows, salt trucks & other vehicles.
#KYTCsnowfighters
are still currently out treating roadways in eastern & western KY.
#kywx
6 AM UPDATE - Once again,
#KYTCsnowfighters
worked through the night in parts of the state. Crews in east & central KY are still out treating & plowing. Some roadways are slick from snow & frigid temps may cause wet roads to refreeze. Please take caution if driving.
#kywx
Please stay off the roads. It's better to be stuck at home than stranded on the side of the road! A huge thank you goes to our emergency responders for their hard work during this winter storm.
#kywx
KENTUCKY:
*PLEASE RETWEET*
We are asking ALL Kentuckians to refrain from traveling. Please stay home and allow emergency responders to do their work during this winter storm.
Your life matters. Why risk it on the roads?
Have a flat tire? Battery is dead? Call SAFE Patrol at
#SAFE
or 1-877-FOR-KYTC for assistance on major Kentucky interstates, parkways and prominent roadways. Learn more at the link below.
MILESTONE MOMENT: The first emergency bridge built in Perry County is now open to traffic! The bridge located on Swan Court in Hazard replaces the diversion (temporary crossing) established by crews shortly after the flooding occurred.
6 AM UPDATE -
#KYTCsnowfighters
worked through the night treating & plowing roadways as snow & freezing rain swept across the state. More wintry mix is expected thru the day. Roadways are slick & hazardous. Avoid unnecessary travel.
#kywx
Our snowfighters are doing great work across the state to treat and plow roads but they can’t change the weather! It’s cold so ice is likely. If you don’t absolutely have to drive, park yourself at home and try one of these great suggestions from
@TprPurdy
.
Me: “I wonder how the roads are?”
👀
Also Me: “They look bad. There’s no need to test them out.”
Here are some of my options...
🔘👨🏻💻
🔘👨🏻🍳 🍳
🔘 Stay in 🛏
🔘 Read a 📖
🔘 Clean the 🏡
🔘 Watch 📺
🔘 Workout 🏋🏻♂️
🔘 Build a ⛄️
🔘👂🏻to Podcasts
What do you plan on doing today?
.
@kyhighwaysafety
Director Jason Siwula joined
@kystatepolice
today to celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly built weigh station on I-64W in Morehead. The facility features innovative technology to help inspectors enforce the rules of the road, improving highway safety.
#KYTCSnowfighters
are on duty for possible light accumulation of snow this evening throughout the state. Several crews are pre-treating state routes to aid with the removal of snow expected. Give plows plenty of room & remember to slow down and drive with caution.
Last year, a new bridge was opened in Spottsville, replacing a 1930s span, providing a safer, wider path to move people, farm equipment & goods along a critical connection that feeds into neighboring cities of Henderson & Owensboro. Listen as local farmer Stan shares its impact!
Talk about a productive weekend! Crews removed the tire rings, burlap & plastic (used to maintain appropriate temperatures) from the top deck's fresh concrete & temporary decking was removed from beneath the top deck as we prepare for the homestretch.
#BSBUpdates
I got a much-needed laugh this morning courtesy of
@KYTC
and their highway marquee boards. "Who hates speeding tickets? Raise your right foot." Stay safe everyone.
Widespread rainfall across KY on Saturday along with a steep temperature drop in the evening creates the perfect conditions for ice to form. Reduce your speed, don't use cruise control, & leave plenty of stopping distance between you and other vehicles.
#snowky
#kywx
We'll pick up the tab... for your ride that is! Kyians can claim $10 in Lyft ride credits statewide between 5 p.m. Dec. 20 - 5 a.m. Jan. 1. Brought to you by the Safe Ride Coalition. Get the code and learn more here.
#drivesoberorgetpulledover
Here are just a few of the faces behind the
@BSBCorridor
project. These hard-working folks are dedicated to improving the lives of people on both sides of the river!
Track the latest news on the Brent Spence Bridge repair project on our new webpage, . You’ll find key project updates and detour information. For up-to-the-minute regional traffic incident alerts, follow
@TRIMARCTraffic
.
#BSBUpdates
@GovAndyBeshear
KYTC will be hosting Popup Driver Licensing services at multiple State Resort Parks to help sheltered flood victims replace missing credentials. These events are walk-in only. The hours will be from 8 am to 4 pm.
8/5 – Jenny Wiley
8/8 – Pine Mountain
8/9 – Buckhorn
@KYTC
crews are out treating roads in much of central and western Kentucky. Please
#dontcrowdtheplow
and remember to slow down, especially on bridges and overpasses.
#kywx
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! We all have a vested interest in safe work zones and by working together, we can prevent work zone crashes, injuries and fatalities in Kentucky. Want to help?! Here’s how!
#NWZAW
#vestedinwzsafety
Folks, roads are treacherous & several crashes took place overnight. Please stay off the roads if you can do so.
#KYTCSnowfighters
continue treating & plowing state routes. Temps plummeted which means treatments like salt & calcium chloride can't do much to help melt ice or snow.
Crews are working to clear roadways of snow that fell overnight & prepping for a new round of snow showers later today.
@NWSLouisville
warns of the possibility of isolated storms that could suddenly & sharply reduce visibility and leave slick pavement in their wake.
#kywx
1/3
Meet Charlie! He is one of the thousands of men and women on the frontlines who work to keep you safe on the roads. With a wintry mix of weather in the forecast tonight for much of Kentucky, remember to take it slow in ice and snow.
#kywx
Last year, distracted driving was the leading cause of the 1,042 work zone crashes in Kentucky. Avoid driving distracted. Your life and the lives of others depend on it.
#JustDrive
#NWZAW
Secretary Thomas today announced
@StateFarm
as the new sponsor of SAFE Patrol- KY's FREE roadside assistance program for stranded motorists on major interstates & parkways. From tire changes to traffic control,
@KYTC
operators help make our roadways safer.
If you must travel in the next few days, be prepared. Make sure you pack an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include water, food, extra blankets, flares, and a fully charged battery backup for cell phones. Check for any closures or traffic delays.
#kywx