Kentucky 80 is Calloway County's newest four-lane highway.  The eastern portion from Murray to Aurora has been completed for a couple of years.  The western portion from Murray to Mayfield is under construction as well as the section through the Land Between The Lakes.  The Cadiz-Canton section won't see dirt turned until 2011.
 

A 12-mile section of Kentucky 80 has now opened between Mayfield and Coldwater.  The section between Coldwater and US 641 is expected to open late 2008 or early 2009.  Eventually the highway will run parallel to Kentucky 121 North, linking Mayfield, Murray, and Bowling Green with a major four-lane highway.  The highway will take a large chunk of the estimated 5,000 to 7,000 vehicles a day off the outdated Kentucky 121.
 

The Kentucky 80 portion through Land Between The Lakes will cost over $300 million is currently underway. This project is particularly significant because it will replace two large bridges crossing Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.  The bridges were built in 1931 and need to be replaced.  The project will enhance tourism significantly in the area, partly because the bridges and highway (the LBL portion) will have a unique look designed aesthetically to the natural surroundings.  The bridges are slated to begin construction in 2010 or 2011.  For details on this project, visit www.lakebridges.com.
 

Local and regional officials are particularly excited about this project because of the potential impact on industry and tourism.
 

Pictured:  The new Kentucky 80/US 641 intersection looking west, September 2006, before equipment moved any dirt.  By 2009 this photo will look quite different with the western portion of KY 80 being complete.
 

2004 Traffic Count Data:  Calloway County - City of Murray

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