Almost 100 citizens attend a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) public information meeting to update residents on final plans for the reconstruction of U.S. 641 from U.S. 62 at Eddyville to the Caldwell-Crittenden County Line at Fredonia. The new roadway will run through portions of Lyon and Caldwell County to connect with an existing section of New U.S. 641 in southern Crittenden County between Fredonia and Marion.
The project follows an alignment that runs along the West Kentucky Correctional Farm Center and a section of old railroad bed to reduce the amount of farmland and number of houses that will be taken for the project.
KYTC District 1 Chief Engineer Kyle Poat says if anyone was unable to attend the public meeting there are still opportunities to review the plans and provide comments.
“We continue to need public input to help tweak some things to produce the best project possible. We appreciate everyone who took time to participate in this meeting to provide feedback,” Poat said.
The U.S. 641 Connect desgn team was available to answer questions and glean additional input. The team will review all comments submitted during the meeting and use the input to make adjustments.
Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting may call 270-898-2431, to make an appointment to come by the District 1 Office in Paducah to review displays and make comments. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., CT, with comments accepted until August 15. Information will also be available online starting Wednesday morning at www.641connect.com.
Comments may be submitted by mail before August 15, 2023, to Kyle Poat, P.E., KYTC District 1 Office, 5501 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah, KY 42003.
All written comments will become part of the official meeting record. Once compiled, the meeting record and supporting documentation will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been submitted and approved.
Video of the public meeting is available at www.Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1