Interstate 69 In Kentucky
Interstate 69 (I-69) is a 55.3 miles (89.0 km) freeway that overlaps Interstate 24 from Calvert City to Eddyville, and the Western Kentucky Parkway from Eddyville to the Breathitt-Pennyrile Parkway at Madisonville. Eventually, I-69 will pass through the western part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. The proposed route for the remainder of I-69 in Kentucky runs approximately 145 miles (233 km) utilizing segments of existing parkways and a 17-mile (27 km) overlap with Interstate 24.
I-69 has been divided into three of sections of independent utility (SIUs) through Kentucky. SIUs 5 and 6 encompass existing freeways. Federal legislation has designated the route for these sections and Kentucky is in the process of installing I-69 signs on the route. SIU 4 includes a new bridge over the Ohio River between Henderson and Evansville, Indiana, which is currently stalled due to lack of funding. The proposed funding formula calls for Kentucky to finance 2/3 of the projected $1.4 billion bridge, while Indiana would pay for the remaining third.
Read more about Interstate 69 In Kentucky: Federal Legislation Designating Parkways As I-69, SIU 5, SIU 6, Reinstate Tolls?
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