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• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE
  Friday, June 09, 2006
  SOMERSET, KY (June 9, 2006)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office will close a section of KY 1674 (Clifty Road) in Pulaski County as part of the US 27 – Northern By-Pass (I-66) project.
• Day of Safety for Monticello High
  Friday, March 31, 2006
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office hosted an entire day of safety for Monticello High School. District 8 and Frankfort personnel partnered with local Fire/EMS, Wayne County Sheriff Department, Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement, and KY Transportation Cabinet/Drive Smart.
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES MONTICELLO STREET UNDERPASS CLOSURE
  Thursday, March 09, 2006
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office announces that the Monticello Street Underpass will be closed
• Safety Blitz aimed at US 27 Corridor
  Wednesday, February 08, 2006
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Driver Safety and Traffic Operations is coordinating a Highway Safety Program along the US 27
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE
  Monday, January 30, 2006
  SOMERSET, KY (January 26, 2006)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office announces that KY 100 in Cumberland County will be closed due to the recent flash flooding at the site of the temporary detour on the KY 100 bridge replacement project.
• Highway Department prepares for Winter Weather with 511
  Tuesday, December 27, 2005
  Highway Department prepares for Winter Weather with 511 Number for Travelers in District Eight
• WINTER DRIVING...SKIDS...
  Tuesday, December 27, 2005
  Good drivers know the special hazards of winter driving, but should be reminded about the danger of skidding when speed is too high.
• Highway Department Crews On Call During Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  Thursday, November 17, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (November 17, 2005) -- The months of November, December and January are marked by a number of holidays. They are also months in which travel is most often affected by unpredictable weather and related events
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES WILSON AND WHITSON ROAD DETOURS NO LONGER NEEDED
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (October 26, 2005)— The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office will reopen a section of KY 1674 (Clifty Road) in Pulaski County that was closed on August 1, 2005, as part of the US 27 – Northern By-Pass (I-66) project.
• Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 24, 2005) – With more than half of the nation’s traffic fatalities over Halloween weekend related to alcohol
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES ROAD WORK ON NORTH 27
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (October 26, 2005)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office announces that due to construction equipment and personnel working in the area of mainline US 27 in the Norwood – KY 1247
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, KYTC, FAA & LOCAL COUNTY AWARD $199,104 TO SOMERSET – PULASKI COUNTY AIRPORT
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (October 24, 2005) - Governor Ernie Fletcher, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Federal Aviation Administration and local counties are working to upgrade the aviation network for the Somerset – Pulaski County Airport. A contract totaling $199,104, will be invested in installing a perimeter security fence.
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, KYTC, FAA & LOCAL COUNTY AWARD $148,494 TO MCCREARY COUNTY AIRPORT-PINE KNOT
  Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  GOVERNOR FLETCHER, KYTC, FAA & LOCAL COUNTY AWARD $148,494 TO MCCREARY COUNTY AIRPORT-PINE KNOT Airport Improvement Project
• GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE $124,000 IN FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY PROJECT IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
  Thursday, October 20, 2005
  GOVERNOR FLETCHER, TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE $124,000 IN FUNDING FOR HIGHWAY PROJECT IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
• $65 Million KY 90 Bridge Project Opens to Traffic
  Tuesday, September 20, 2005
  - The new four lane KY 90 truss bridge over Lake Cumberland is now complete. The bridge and roadway approaches represent a $65 million dollar investment to improve the transportation network in Somerset and the surrounding region.
• $65 MILLION KY 90 BRIDGE PROJECT OPENS TO TRAFFIC
  Monday, September 19, 2005
  ACTING SECRETARY, BILL NIGHBERT COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS, MARC WILLIAMS STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS DEDICATION AND OPENING OF KY 90 BRIDGE
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES BRIDGE UPGRADES
  Tuesday, September 13, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (September 12, 2005)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office announces that North Star Painting Company of Youngstown, Ohio will be painting the bridges over Russell Creek on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $2,096,350.51 in Highway Contracts in Pulaski County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Pulaski County. Three (3) contracts, totaling $2,096,350.51, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $365,195.85 in Highway Contracts in Lincoln County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Lincoln County. A contract, in the amount of $365.195.85 has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $241,815.32 in Highway Contracts in Adair County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Adair County. A contract, in the amount of $241,815.32 has been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $163,896.00 in Highway Contracts in Cumberland County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Cumberland County. A contract, in the amount of 163,896.00 has been approved by the cabinet
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $620,891.38 in Highway Contracts in Wayne County
  Friday, August 26, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Wayne County. A contract, in the amount of 620,891.38 has been approved by the cabinet.
• Pulaski County Highway Upgrade on KY 39
  Monday, August 22, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (August 19, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving forward on upgrading the highway network in Pulaski County. As a result of the $739,707 dollar contract previously awarded on KY 39,
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES ROAD WORK ON US 27
  Tuesday, August 16, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (August 16, 2005)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office will begin work on traffic signal relocation and turn lane revisions at Light # 14 on US 27 at the intersection of Jefferson Drive
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and State Park Officials Team Up to Encourage Visitors to “Drive Smart”
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  Somerset, KY –(July 18, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Department of Parks are promoting driver safety. A new “Drive Smart” sign is now installed at the exit of General Burnside Island State Park
• KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DISTRICT 8 ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY (July 29, 2005)--The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 office will close a section of KY 1674 (Clifty Road), in Pulaski County
• $32 million Pulaski County Highway Upgrade Progresses Work on US 27 Northern By-Pass (I-66)
  Thursday, August 04, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 29, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is moving forward on upgrading the highway network in Pulaski County. As a result of the $32,540,483 million contract previously awarded on the US 27 – Northern By-Pass (I-66), we are currently constructing a new bridge on KY 1674 that will span the proposed US 27- Northern By-Pass (I-66).
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $267,741.76 in Highway Contracts in Clinton County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Casey County. A contract, totaling $267,741.76, has been approved by the cabinet. “These projects reflect my administration’s commitment to ensuring that drivers in Casey County are able to get to their work, schools or other destinations with confidence that our state’s roads are in the best condition possible,” said Governor Ernie Fletcher. The project is Clinton County, CB06 027GR05R020: Various Routes:
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $1,773,653.44 in Highway Contracts in Cumberland County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Cumberland County. Three contracts, totaling $1,773,653.44, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $1,148,108.42 in Highway Contracts in Lincoln County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Lincoln County. Two contracts, totaling $1,148,108.42, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $595,360.53 in Highway Contracts in Rockcastle County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Rockcastle County. Two contracts, totaling $595,360.53, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $1,000,922.95 in Highway Contracts in Casey County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Casey County. Two contracts, totaling $1,000,922.95, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $727,566.31 in Highway Contracts in Russell County
  Friday, July 08, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (July 8, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Russell County. Two contracts, totaling $727,566.31, have been approved by the cabinet.
• Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Funding for Alexander Street in Somerset
  Thursday, July 07, 2005
  FRANKFORT, KY (July 7, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today emergency road funding for Alexander Street in Somerset. Somerset has been authorized to receive $25,000 for slip repair on Alexander Street in Somerset.
• Governor Fletcher, Transportation Cabinet announce funding for highway project in Adair County
  Monday, June 27, 2005
  Somerset, KY – (June 27, 2005) -- Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have executed a contract for right of way acquisition services for a highway improvement project in Adair County.
• Governor Fletcher, Transportation Cabinet announce funding for highway project in Russell County
  Friday, June 10, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY – (June 10, 2005) -- Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have authorized the release of funds for a highway improvement project in Russell County.
• Governor Fletcher, Transportation Cabinet announce funding for highway project in Cumberland and Metcalfe Counties
  Friday, June 10, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY – (June 10, 2005) -- Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have authorized the release of funds for a highway improvement project in Cumberland and Metcalfe Counties.
• Governor Fletcher, Transportation Cabinet announce funding for highway project in Rockcastle County
  Friday, June 10, 2005
  SOMERSET, KY – (June10, 2005) -- Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have authorized the release of funds for a highway improvement project in Rockcastle County.