Section 1: Kentucky

I-69 ORX Section 1 is the approach work in Kentucky with improvements in Henderson extending from KY 425 to US 60.

KYTC is overseeing the project. I-69 ORX Section 1 will extend I-69 by more than six miles and includes interchanges with KY 351, US 41 near Kimsey Lane and at US 60.

Improvements include:

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. 

New US 41 Interchange Construction Phases

When work on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing is complete in late 2025, the new US 41 interchange
will be 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

New KY 351/2nd Street interchange

Section 1 Map

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New US 41 Overpass Bridges at KY 351

I-69 ORX Section 1 includes numerous roadway and bridge improvements. Nine new bridges are being built and seven bridges are being rehabilitated as part of the new I-69 in Henderson. New US 41 overpass bridges are being built at KY 351. The new bridges are being built at the same location, with the bridges remaining open to traffic throughout construction. Construction started in early June 2023 and is expected to be completed by summer 2025.

Improvements include:

US 41 Overpass Bridges at
KY 351 Construction Phases

Phase 1

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Phase 2

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Active Phase

Phase 3

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Final Phase

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Section 1 Timeline

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Flyover Video

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