All the latest news on KY 286
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April 13, 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signs into law KY HJR 75, which includes 2028 to 2032 funding for Kentucky Highway pre-construction projects. KY 286 is slated for $4.2 million in FY 29 and $2 million in FY 2030. HJR 75 describes the pre-construction funding to be applied to "improved geometric deficiencies, freight truck mobility, and improve safety from Hershel Jones Road to KY 473 (in Gage)." To read the bill language click "Current" then scroll to Page 8. For public hearing information during the design phase follow https://www.facebook.com/KY286Citizens/
April 7, 2026
KY 286 Citizens Facebook community emails candidates running for Ballard County Sheriff, Magistrate and Judge Executive for their thoughts on Ky 286 safety issues. View responses here.
January 2026
KYTC District 1 releases U.S. 60 & KY 286/62 Programming Study. Click here to view full study and all appendices documents. For analyses of the study follow
November 4, 2025
KY 286 Residents Demanding Traffic reform publishes its first survey of residents. The poll found 90% of respondents feel moderately unsafe driving KY286 while 46% feel extremely unsafe. More research will be conducted of residents in advance of KYTC roll out its plans for future improvements. View WPSD Local 6 coverage of our safety survey here.
