The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the next two roundabouts that will begin construction this month. Work will begin on the KY 251/Pear Orchard Road intersection on February 21. This intersection will not be closed during the construction but drivers will need to pay attention to signage and prepare for changing traffic patterns within the work zone. Work at this location is to be completed in 45 days so the anticipated end date would be around April 7.
Work will begin on the Dolphin Drive/Josale Drive intersection on February 28. This intersection WILL be closed for a 15 day portion of the construction process which is expected to be done in 30 days. Traffic patterns will be altered so motorists should prepare for that when entering the area. The dates for closure have not been announced as of yet but will be released in advance.
It was also announced that the construction at the intersection at the end of US 31 W Bypass and KY 1136 has been delayed two to three weeks due to a delay in receiving materials. The construction was originally slated to start yesterday.
All construction dates are subject to change, especially over the next few months with weather conditions. Updates will be posted on the Transportation Cabinet District 4 social media accounts.
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The Lincoln Trail District Health Department announced a new interactive tool to assess public health and safety. In collaboration with mySidewalk, the Department has customized a Community Health Assessment dashboard to keep the public informed about health and wellness in their communities. The site helps to provide a better understanding of data with more than 60 data points looking at social, economic and environmental factors. The dashboard helps drive local communities goals and strategies and takes the conversation beyond outcomes to why health matters. For more information visit LTDHD.org.
The Elizabethtown City Council met for their work session last night. The Wastewater Department shared that it is currently working with HDR, Inc to conduct a rate study for the city. “Currently the city is undergoing a rate study. We are looking at this with the anticipated growth in the city. The anticipated date this will be completed is early July. We are anticipating that it will have some changes for the residents of the city. It doesn’t mean that rates are going up. It just means that we’re looking at it to see what needs to be done. After we get the rate study back in July, we will review it internally and have a discussion with the council to see when and if rates will change. It doesn’t mean it’s gonna happen right away. It could be next year, it could be a few months after,” said Director of Wastewater Treatment Corey Bond. It has been ten years since the rates were last reviewed.
The City Council also heard from the Elizabethtown Fire Department about refurbishing one of the ladder trucks. “If we ordered an Ariel (ladder truck) in July, it would be here in 2026. So really the advantage of refurbishing this truck is a much shorter delivery date. Like I said, we’ll only be without the truck for six months, whereas otherwise, we’re going to be waiting two years on a new ladder (truck). It’s roughly $1.4 million to refurbish the truck. It’ll have a 2024 title, it gets a brand-new engine, transmission, and chassis,” said Elizabethtown Fire Chief Mark Malone. Chief Malone noted that looking at other companies to purchase a new ladder truck, most companies have a 850 to 900 day lead time due to availability of parts. Chief Malone has been in contact with the Radcliff Fire Department about assisting should a need arise and says they have an agreement.
The City of Elizabethtown Events Program has announced a concert series coming to the new bandstand. “The Lawn Party” will kick off on April 21 at the grand re-opening of the newly renovated bandstand at Freeman Lake Park. Mayor Jeff Gregory will cut the ribbon to officially kick off the event. Each concert will feature on-site food and beverage sales. Parking will start at 5:00 PM and the stage act will begin at 6:00 PM. Seating will be festival style so those attending will need to bring a chair or blanket but outside food and drink will not be permitted. All ages are welcome to attend. To see the dates and artists participating go to etownevents.com
The Leitchfield Police Department and Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force arrested a couple after finding drugs and two small children in their apartment. According to documents, on Wednesday, a search warrant was executed by both agencies at an apartment in Leitchfield and that search revealed around 10 grams of methamphetamine, bags of marijuana, cash and drug paraphernalia. Child Protective Services was called about the two children. Dustin Greer, age 29, and Jasmine Decker, age 22, were arrested and charged with multiple drug related charges and endangering the welfare of a minor. Greer was arrested in August 2019 on drug charges in Grayson County. The couple were lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.