Western KY legislators pre-file bill to fund “mega” transportation projects

Two western Kentucky state senators pre-filed a bill Monday that would establish a statewide transportation authority with the ability to issue bonds and levy tolls on “mega” transportation projects with billion-dollar price tags. 
The bill filed by Sen. Dorsey Ridley, a Henderson Democrat, and Sen. Jerry Rhoads, a Madisonville Democrat, would create an 11-member Kentucky Public Infrastructure [...]

Bits and pieces from the I-69 sign unveiling

Just a few sights and sounds from Gov. Steve Beshear’s visit to Owensboro this afternoon to unveil the sign designating the Audubon Parkway as a future Interstate 69 spur - 

While in town, Beshear said he would be attending a fundraiser for the Kentucky Democratic Party tonight at the Stone Creek Park home of Dr. Don [...]

Study: tolls and more needed for $1.4 billion I-69 bridge

A study released by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet found that the cost of the proposed I-69 bridge project in Henderson has grown by $750 million over the last five years, and more than tolling will be needed to cover its $1.4 billion cost.
“While the study doesn’t provide a direct path for financing this important transportation [...]

WKY legislators want I-69 bridge in state highway plan

The Western Kentucky Caucus is asking Gov. Steve Beshear to include the proposed Interstate 69 bridge in Henderson in the 2008 state highway plan.
The caucus, which includes 32 state senators and representatives from west of Interstate 65, sent a letter last week to Beshear with their request following a meeting in Frankfort.
Interstate 69 is expected [...]