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One-lane roundabout to be implemented at Ring Road and Shepherdsville Road intersection

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The next traffic pattern shift for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Ring and Shepherdsville roads is scheduled to begin Wednesday night.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four says assuming weather is favorable and concrete pours reach the required curing levels, traffic will be placed into a one-lane roundabout at the intersection. When the roundabout is implemented, the traffic signal at the intersection will be turned off.

Traffic on both Ring Road and Shepherdsville Road will be reduced to one lane on the approach to the intersection. This one-lane configuration will be a temporary pattern until the full roundabout is implemented.

Crews will be working in the center of the circle and in the middle of all four approaches. Motorists should pay close attention to work zone signage, workers, and equipment as the work will take place very close to traffic.

The roundabout is part of the larger Shepherdsville Road widening project.

“Of course, the widening and safety Improvements project north of Ring Road has been going on now for a while,” said KYTC District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie. “It’s ongoing, and the roundabout portion of the project was specifically kind of set for a summer construction phase so that work would be going on after school’s out and before school starts this fall. The roundabout piece of the project has to be complete by August 1.”

Follow KYTC District Four on social media for updates.

Stephen Foster Drama Association opens season with special ‘Lights Up’ performance

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The Stephen Foster Story is set to kick off their 2026 season with a special performance.

The Stephen Foster Drama Association will host their “Lights Up” production of The Stephen Foster Story on Friday, June 12, with pre-show festivities at 6:30 p.m. and the performance at 8.

The “Lights Up” production takes place during the final dress rehearsal for the show and is specifically tailored for children and adults with special needs. Thanks to sponsor support, families will be able to experience The Stephen Foster Story in a safe and accommodating setting free of charge. Attendees will get to enjoy demonstrations, snacks, and treats prior to the performance.

This is the eighth season the association has offered the “Lights Up” production. Tickets are free but reservations are required. Call 502-348-5971 for details.

The Stephen Foster Story begins its season June 13. Annie will run Wednesdays and Fridays beginning July 8. Visit www.stephenfoster.com for ticket information and a schedule of performances.

Steel going up at E-Town outdoor music venue site

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Tim Mattingly with Congleton Hacker told the Elizabethtown City Council during their work session Monday that work on the outdoor music venue is “going as well as it can”.

“As far as just the overall project right now, we’re about 40 percent complete, 45 percent complete, roughly, and everything’s going pretty well,” Mattingly said.

Mattingly said most of the utility work for the project has been laid, and steel is going up on the site.

“We’ve got the steel going in for the rigging structure and the main stage support buildings,” Mattingly said. “Right now that’s probably about 75 percent complete. That’s really one of the most significant parts of the project, so getting that part done is going to be a huge milestone for us.”

Ongoing work includes the retaining walls around the seating area and block work for out buildings on the site.

Mattingly said the project includes nearly 350 tons of steel, of which about 300 goes into the rigging structure on the stage.

“There’s almost 5,000 cubic yards of concrete that’s going to be required for the project,” Mattingly said. “There’s over 35 species of trees, and I know that’s been really important for the local community down here, and we’ll be able to park about 1,700 cars on site once it’s all complete as well.”

Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said the project is on pace for a completion date in late April or early May 2027.

Former State Senator Dennis Parrett dies at 66

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Area officials are offering their condolences to the family of former State Senator Dennis Parrett, who died Sunday at the age of 66.

“It’s a tremendous loss for our community, and he was just an amazing person, and he was a great public servant,” said Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen, who succeeded Parrett in that seat after Parrett held it from 2011 to 2023. “He led with integrity and honesty in Frankfort and garnered a lot of support from both sides of the aisle, and I’ve always admired him as a person and as a friend.”

During his tenure, Parrett served as minority whip from 2017 until his retirement.

“Many of you knew Dennis well, I’m sure,” said Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory. “He’s been around here all of his life, been involved in the ag community, and he was a staunch veteran supporter, just a fine guy. A three-term state senator that represented Hardin County well. He’s got a beautiful family, a tremendous set of in-laws, and I know that they all miss him and will continue to miss him, just like the rest of us will.”

The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus said in a social media post: “Senator Parrett served with humility, dedication, and a deep commitment to the people of his district. In Frankfort, he worked to make Kentucky more military-friendly, supported stronger financial literacy education for students, and helped create the bipartisan Sunny Page Program, giving children with disabilities the opportunity to experience state government firsthand.”

Funeral services for Parrett are pending.