Brent Spence Bridge project brings new traffic closures to Cincinnati, NKY in 2027

The Brent Spence Bridge project will bring new road closures, ramp shutdowns and traffic changes to downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky beginning in late 2026 and continuing into 2027. Construction will affect Covington streets, downtown Cincinnati connections to Interstate 75 and several Fort Washington Way ramps. Officials are encouraging drivers to plan alternative routes as construction progresses. The companion bridge is expected to open in 2031, with broader corridor improvements scheduled for completion in 2033.

Kentucky Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-64 Can Freeze

I-75, I-65 and I-64 travelers face hidden winter hazards when road salt loses effectiveness below 20 degrees.

CSX Santa Train to feature America 250 locomotives

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — This year’s CSX Santa Train will feature the railroad’s two America 250 locomotives, Wabtec CM44AHs Nos. 250 and 2026, the railroad has announced. The locomotives, introduced in June, feature a stars-and-stripes theme on No. 250 and a bald eagle and the phrase “United We Stand” on No. 2026 [see “CSX debuts pair [...] Read More...

Kentucky's teen driving crash rate is the fourth highest in the nation, and numbers have trended upward post-pandemic

In 2024, young drivers comprised just over 5 percent of licensed drivers nationwide, but accounted for 9 percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes, according to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. "We can conclude that both severe crash numbers and rates for teen drivers are higher post-pandemic compared...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Russellville Road in Bowling Green causes slowed traffic

UPDATE: 9:22 a.m. - The crash has been cleared and traffic is back to normal. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A crash in the 2700 block of Russellville Road in Bowling Green has caused slowed traffic and delays just before 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. The collision appears to...

Citizens Bring Concerns About Speeds And Sounds On Madisonville Road

Are loud and excessively speeding vehicles an issue along Madisonville Road? At least two residents believe so. During Tuesday morning’s Christian County Fiscal Court meeting, Roy Sims and Chris Killebrew brought their concerns to magistrates and Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam — stating that “drag racing,” “squalling tires,” “untamed mufflers” were making the stretch difficult and dangerous, and particularly from Billy Goat Hill to Crofton.

Christian County intersection converted to four-way stop after years of crashes

A "high crash" intersection in Christian County has officially been converted to a four-way stop.

Lane closure scheduled on southbound I- 165 in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A section of southbound Interstate 165 in Bowling Green is expected to be reduced to one lane Friday morning. The lane closure will affect I-165 near the Kentucky 884 bridge at mile point 0.5. The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon. Motorists should...

Christian County intersection converted to four-way stop after years of crashes

A "high crash" intersection in Christian County has officially been converted to a four-way stop.

Hopkinsville railroad crossings blocked

A $4 Streak Continues, But Gas Prices Coming Down

In mid-October, officials reported the national average for regular gasoline remaining above $4 per gallon eclipsed the 158-consecutive-days record set in 2022 during the Biden administration. The streak continues this week, with the national average around $4.16. However, regular gasoline fell 14 cents a gallon the last seven days, as...

Glasgow East Main street closure continues

East Main Street in Glasgow remains closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street, while construction limits the U.S. 31-W Bypass in northern Bowling Green to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. The cabinet’s traffic impact report covers Oct. 30...

Roundabout takes shape outside Summit View Elementary in Bowling Green

New roundabout takes shape outside Summit View Elementary. Construction and sewer work continue toward the new Publix site. Roundabout serves the growing Lexington Station subdivision. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A new roundabout is taking shape at Dillard Road and Bettersworth Road outside the new Summit View Elementary School. The...

Multiple Hopkinsville railroad crossings reopen after being blocked by train, reason why under investigation

Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that multiple railroad crossing in Hopkinsville were blocked by a train. People in Hopkinsville were delayed in their travel and left without answers as to why. Authorities are working with CSX to figure...

Glasgow East Main street closure continues

East Main Street in Glasgow remains closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street, while construction limits the U.S. 31-W Bypass in northern Bowling Green to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. The cabinet’s traffic impact report covers Oct. 30...

Roadblocks expected on I-169 amid redesign of Exit 11 in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Motorists traveling I-169 in Christian County should anticipate periodic rolling roadblocks near the Exit 11 project today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 27. These temporary delays are necessary to allow for the removal of bridge barriers in the project area. There is no...

KY 1453 in Oak Grove blocked next week for railroad crossing work

Heads up to Oak Grove motorists—the traffic situation in that area is having another impact, as crews with the Department of Defense have blocked KY 1453 to install a new railroad crossing. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, this closure is expected to be fully in place starting on...

Kentucky Deer Alert: I-71 Motorists Face November Roadway Hazards

Louisville, Lexington and I-65 drivers should prepare for November wildlife hazards.

U.S. 31-W Bridge repair project in Munfordville moved to spring

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A repair project on the U.S. 31-W Bridge in Munfordville is being rescheduled to next spring. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four, the schedule change is due to timeline constraints with availability of materials and schedules extending into restricted holiday weekends, along with winter weather possibilities in late December into January.