Kentucky’s road projects down by more than 50% this summer

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,109

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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State road projects across Kentucky have dropped dramatically this summer, usually one of the busiest times for road crews.

The Kentucky Lantern analyzed monthly documents called Eligible Bidders Lists from this summer and the previous two summers published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that show the various road projects the cabinet is seeking bids for from asphalt paving and construction companies. Much of the cabinet’s summer work is asphalt resurfacing, where road paving companies put …

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