Construction begins this week on a new section of the Leitchfield Bypass.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says the new section will connect KY 259 near the Western Kentucky Parkway interchange to U.S 62 and KY 54 on the northwest side of the city.
The KYTC says the bypass extension to the west side of town will allow better access to locations along U.S. 62 and KY 54, and will improve safety and efficiency. Trucks will have a better option from the parkway, which will help relieve commercial traffic going through downtown Leitchfield. The bypass extension project includes safer intersection designs including a bridge for the P & L Railway track to go over the bypass and a roundabout at U.S. 62.
The chosen design for the project was selected after multiple alternates were presented during a public meeting in August of 2018. Construction will be phased over the next two years with an estimated completion date at the end of 2026. Initial work over the next few weeks will include the installation of construction signage along with excavation and ground clearing.
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