Section 1: Kentucky
Work on Section 1 is substantially complete.
Improvements extend from KY 425 to US 60.
KYTC oversaw the project. I-69 ORX Section 1 extended I-69 by more than six miles and included new interchanges at US 41 and US 60 and a rehabilitated interchange at KY 351/2nd Street.
Improvements include:
- 6+ mile extension of I-69
- 9 new bridges
- 7 rehabilitated bridges
- New US 60 interchange
- KY 351 interchange reconstructed
- New US 41 interchange
KYTC awarded a nearly $158 million contract to the Ragle, Inc./Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. design-build team in late 2021. Construction started in summer 2022 and reached substantial completion in fall 2025.
Before & After
KY 351/2nd Street
US 60 Interchange
US 41 Interchange
New US 41 Interchange Construction Phases
The new US 41 interchange is in a long-term interim configuration. It won’t operate in its final configuration until after work on the new I-69 bridge is complete. Phased construction of the US 41 interchange means a free flow of traffic for drivers
for the next several years. In its final configuration, US 41 will be an exit off I-69.
New US 60 Interchange
- Three roundabouts at the new US 60 interchange facilitate moving traffic on and off I-69 and east and west along US 60.
- Two roundabouts to the west work together to provide access on and off I-69 and carry traffic east and west along US 60.
- Both lanes in either direction offer through access in the roundabouts. Follow signage and road markings to access desired turn lanes.
- The eastern roundabout connects Tillman Bethel Road with US 60.
New KY 351/2nd Street interchange
- The western roundabout connects drivers to North Middle School, KY 2084, and KY 351/2nd Street.
- Two roundabouts to the east work together to provide access off and on I-69 and connect KY 351/2nd Street and Zion Road.
- Both lanes in either direction offer through access in the roundabouts.
- Follow signage and road markings to access desired turn lanes.
Section 1 Map
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