Public Meeting Scheduled for Next Month for Improving Exit 58
Project is expected to improve traffic flow and safety in Central City
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 25, 2025) – A public meeting is planned for next month to introduce a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that is expected to improve traffic flow and safety at the U.S. 431 interchange with the Western Kentucky Parkway in Central City.
Improvements are needed in advance of upgrading the Western Kentucky Parkway to Interstate 569. The meeting will provide an overview of the project and outline next steps.
In-Person Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Madisonville Community College: Muhlenberg Campus
406 W Everly Brothers Blvd. | Central City, KY
The in-person meeting will be open house format. It will offer an opportunity for one-on-one conversations with members of the Project Development Team and allow attendees to share their feedback. All meeting materials, including a questionnaire, will be posted on the project website following the meetings.
With advance notice, KYTC can provide special accommodation for persons with disabilities and/or limited English speaking ability and persons needing auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, signers, readers or large print.
Should special accommodation be needed, please contact Berry Craig, public involvement specialist, at (270) 705-1640, or email berry.craig@parsons.com.
Improving Exit 58
Improving Future I-569 at Exit 58 will address safety, traffic flow, and function at the US 431 interchange with the Western Kentucky Parkway in Central City. The goal is to reconstruct the interchange to interstate standards in advance of upgrading the Western Kentucky Parkway to I-569.
The Project Development Team is considering two alternatives to improve the interchange. Both alternatives provide additional space to safely merge onto and exit from the Western Kentucky Parkway and reduce weaving when using on and off ramps.
In addition to improving the interchange of Future I-569 at Exit 58, the team is looking at access control improvements to the busy US 431 commercial corridor north of the interchange.
Anticipated Timeline
Improving Exit 58 is in the environmental and preliminary design stage. Activities include traffic analysis, maintenance of traffic plans, road design and survey work. The Project Development Team is coordinating with local, state and federal officials throughout the project.
Construction is expected to begin in spring 2028.
About Improving Exit 58
Improving Future I-569 at Exit 58 will address safety, traffic flow, and function at the US 431 interchange with the Western Kentucky Parkway in Central City. The goal is to reconstruct the interchange to interstate standards in advance of upgrading the Western Kentucky Parkway to I-569.
The KYTC project is expected to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and improve safety.
Find more information at ImprovingExit58.com and follow the project on KYTC Facebook and X channels.
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