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Continuing work on the Symspon Lake Dam in Nelson County will result in traffic impacts beginning Wednesday.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says temporary signals will be in place  on U.S. 62 just west of Bardstown to allow alternating one-way traffic. The single lane configuration will remain in place for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be completed about a year from now.

Message boards along U.S. 62 are in place to alert drivers of the work as they approach. Short delays will be possible along the route, especially during peak traffic hours. Drivers should slow down when approaching the work zone, pay close attention to signs, and be prepared to stop.

Meanwhile, the Rough River Lake Spillway Bridge was closed temporarily Monday “due to safety concerns from an opening in the current traffic lane.” Following an engineering inspection, steel plates were laid over the concrete and the bridge was reopened, and traffic returned to the alternating one-lane pattern that was in effect.

Follow KYTC District Four on social media for updates.

Finally, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five will once again have alternating lane closures in effect on the Interstate 65 bridge over Salt Creek in Bullitt County Wednesday and Thursday. Engineers will be performing hand-on inspections of the bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days. Drivers should heed signage and use caution when travelling through the work zone.

The summer season is in full swing, and the Central Kentucky Community Action Council is inviting families in need of assistance managing utility costs to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Summer Subsidy component.

“High summer temperatures mean air conditioners are running constantly, which can cause electric bills to skyrocket and strain family budgets to their limits,” said CKCAC Executive Director Bryan Conover. “This subsidy provides vital financial breathing room for our region. By applying a credit to future electric bills, we are helping neighbors maintain safe, cool home environments while easing the burden on their upcoming household budgets.”

The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy provides a one-time electric benefit paid directly to a household’s utility vendor. The summer program does not require households to have a disconnect notice or past-due bill to qualify, and prior assistance from a LIHEAP program does not affect eligibility. At the time of their appointment, all applicants must present proof of household income for everyone living in the household, Social Security cards for all home occupants, a photo ID, your most recent electric bill, and address verification.

Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to income-eligible households in the CKCAC service area, which includes Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties. Find your local CKCAC office at ckcac.org/about/locations for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Meade County Schools received two special honors during the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Annual Leadership Institute this past weekend.

Meade County bus driver Regina Decker was presented with the 2026 Fred Award, which the KASA says “honors school employees who transform ordinary moments into extraordinary ones through service, compassion, and leadership.” Decker was recognized for creating a “safe, welcoming environment where children feel seen, valued, and cared for.”

Meanwhile, MCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Martin was named the 2027 Superintendent of the Year. He credited the strong school community that has existed in the district for 117 school years.

“You know, anytime you accomplish something of significance, it’s bigger than one person, so this is truly a school district community award, and this is about anyone that’s ever been associated with Meade County Schools and our community,” Martin said.

The KASA says since becoming superintendent in 2020, Martin “has guided his district through one of the most challenging periods in the history of public education by uniting staff, students, and the community around a simple but powerful belief: Students First. Team Always.”

“My family and I randomly found our way to Meade County 13 years ago,” Martin said. “We had not visited, and I’ve just worked with so many competent, caring, and courageous people here and I’m just blessed and grateful, and I’m ready to go on another journey with our district and our team.”

Meade County Schools begins the new school year on Wednesday.