FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2025) –  Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $50 million investment to upgrade Interstate 71 – one of Louisville’s most critical travel corridors. The two-year project will increase capacity for the corridor from four lanes to six lanes, easing traffic congestion, increasing safety, and improving efficiency to ensure Kentuckians and visitors alike can get to where they need to go quicker.

“Our administration continues to make historic investments to improve safety and reliability on our interstates and to reduce commute times,” said Gov. Beshear . “This project along I-71 will make travel safer and more efficient for Kentucky families, visitors and businesses, while also supporting future growth in one of Louisville’s busiest corridors.”

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