Project is expected to improve congestion and mobility in Russell Springs .
SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will hold a public informational meeting Oct. 28 for proposed intersection safety improvements on U.S. 127 in Russell County. It will take place 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Russell County Auditorium Natatorium Complex (doors 9 & 10), located at 2167 South Highway 127 Russell Springs, Ky.
The proposed project includes roundabouts and other improvements at intersections along four miles of U.S. 127 between the Jamestown Bypass and KY 619 (Maple Street). The purpose of this project is to improve safety, boost traffic capacity, and improve mobility for all highway users.
The meeting will be open-house style, allowing attendees to drop in at their convenience any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CDT. KYTC representatives and project consultants will be on hand to provide information, answer questions, and discuss project details. Project displays will be available for review, and attendees will be able to share their comments and feedback.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability for which the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet needs to provide accommodations, please notify Jami West or Amber Hale of the necessary requirements. This request does not have to be in writing. Please call 606-677-4017.
For more information about how the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet focuses on building safer highways, including roundabouts – a proven safety countermeasure that can reduce fatal crashes by 90 percent and injuries by 75 percent compared to traditional intersections – visit the SAFERoad Solutions web page at https://transportation.ky.gov/saferoadsolutions.
(Amber Hale – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8)