Project Purpose and Need
The KY 205 corridor provides a connection from KY 15 to both the Mountain Parkway and
US 460 corridors. Over the past 30 years, most of the KY 205 corridor has been upgraded between KY 15 and US 460 with this project being the last remaining 2-mile portion to improve. KY 205 has several roadway deficiencies, including a narrow roadway cross-section (10-foot travel lanes with no shoulders) and substandard horizontal and vertical geometry. KY 205 also has locations adjacent to Boone Fork that are exhibiting sideslope embankment instability because of the proximity of the roadway to the creek. This project is needed to modernize the existing roadway by widening the roadway typical section, improve the substandard horizontal and vertical geometry to meet current design standards, and improve the sideslope stability adjacent to Boone Fork. These improvements will improve safety and mobility for residents and commerce in the region.
