Meeting kicks off feasibility study for interstate interchange

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in partnership with the Bowling Green-Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization hosted a virtual public meeting on the Interstate 65 New Interchange Feasibility Study in southern Warren County Thursday. More than 100 participants attended the virtual media.

The objective of this planning study is to identify the most feasible improvements  to the transportation network  that enhance access to I-65 in southern  Warren County.  To achieve thi  goal, the project team of KYTC, the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO, and the consultant Michael Baker International are working collaboratively with the public, stakeholders and community leaders.

The study area is bordered by U.S. 31-W to the west and KY 622 to the east and extends from I-165 southward to the Simpson County line.

Those who were unable to join the virtual meeting can access the recording of the meeting presentation as well as more in-depth study information through an interactive “story map” at the project website located at the link.

Concerns and comments will be gathered and presented to project study team members for the development of potential alternatives for an interchange with I-65 in Southern Warren County. Written comments will be accepted through Sept. 25 available through the study survey located at the following link.

Or comments can be sent to the project e-mail address: Interstate65Study@mbakerintl.com.