Public Meeting on Future Upgrades for Mayfield KY 121-Bypass Draws More Than 45 Citizens
Project to run along KY 121-Bypass between KY 80 and U.S. 45
PADUCAH, Ky. (May 29, 2024) – More than 45 citizens attended a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) public information meeting at Graves County High School tonight on efforts to enhance safety and traffic flow along the KY 121-Bypass (Dick Castleman Bypass) in Mayfield.
The project runs along the KY 121-Bypass from the KY 80 intersection, extending northward to the U.S. 45/Paducah Road intersection in Mayfield. Proposed traffic flow and safety enhancements include a series of four roundabouts at Charles Drive, KY 464/Backusburg Road, KY 58/East Broadway, and Andrea Drive. Douthitt Street and Housman Street would have right-in and right-out access only. The design team also proposes a 10-foot multi-use trail along the 3.5-mile corridor.
Almost 14,000 vehicles travel the KY-121 Bypass along the east side of Mayfield in an average day. Commercial trucks account for about five percent of that traffic.
KYTC District 1 Chief Engineer Kyle Poat noted that anyone who was unable to attend the meeting may review displays and fill out a survey at https://forms.office.com/r/Gt1tKgNMyN to offer feedback.
"We depend on public input to help provide direction for the design team during the planning process. The public meeting provides a better opportunity to do that, but we realize that sometimes it isn't convenient for the public to get to a meeting," Poat said. "By visiting the website, reviewing displays, and offering comments, citizens can still provide input on the project."
In addition to being available online, displays and materials presented during the meeting will be available for review at the KYTC District 1 Office in Paducah by calling 270-898-2431. Comments may also be submitted by mail before June 22, 2024, to Austin Hart, Branch Manager Project Development, KYTC District 1, 5501 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah, Kentucky 42003.
All written comments will become part of the official meeting record.
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