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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Public asked to comment on Owensboro-Daviess County transportation projects
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Owensboro officials are asking for the public to provide feedback for a planning document covering transportation projects over the next 25 years. The Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization released their Metropolitan Transportation Plan outlining planning projects for 2026 to 2050. Highlights of these projects include the reconstruction of Fairview Drive, Thruston-Dermont Road and Ky-54 by 2031 as well as a new interchange on I-165 and the reconstruction of U.S. 60 and U.S. 231 at Maceo. The planning document can be viewed online here. Residents can send comments by email here or leave a message by calling 270-852-1305. Officials say they also have three public meetings planned for this month at the following times: May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Kentucky Career Center in Owensboro May 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Green River Area Development District May 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Daviess County Public Library Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major changes coming to Daviess County intersections
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Some major changes are coming to intersections in Daviess County. Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) officials say safety improvements are underway at Highway 60 at Hawes Boulevard and Wrights Landing Road. Green River Whiskey sponsors J.J. Yeley for the Daytona 500 Officials say last month, two people died in a crash at Highway 60 and Hawes Boulevard, sparking concerns about safety there. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials told Eyewitness News shortly after that, there were plans in place. The changes will turn the intersection into 'restricted crossing u-turns.' Officials say drivers will start by making a right turn onto Highway 60. They can then continue straight, or enter a left-turn lane to make a u-turn through the median. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
