CEG - Thu October 07, 2021
VIDEO: Industry Professionals Gather in Louisville for 'Largest-Ever' Utility Expo
Utility professionals were in the operator's seat Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, 2021 in Louisville, Ky., as the Utility Expo brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country, including Duke Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Michels, Intren and Henkels & McCoy Inc., sent representatives ranging from CFO, COO, executive vice president, fleet and asset and equipment purchasing, to view specialized exhibits and product unveilings, participate in hands-on test drives and demonstrations, learn about the latest innovations in the industry and make purchasing decisions....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue September 28, 2021
ATS Construction's 72-Hour Paving Sprint Rehabs Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., plays a key role in the economics of the state. Located near the capital, the airport services a city that is home to the state's flagship university and is a center for horse racing and horse breeding....
Department of Veterans Affairs - Wed September 01, 2021
VA, USACE Announce Contract for New $840M Louisville Medical Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, will build a new 104 bed, full-service hospital in Louisville, Ky. An $840 million contract was awarded to Walsh-Turner Joint Venture II headquartered in Chicago, Ill., on Aug....
Sherman Minton Renewal Project - Tue August 03, 2021
Crews Prep for Painting On Ohio River Bridge, Hold Contest
Preparations for bridge painting are under way as part of the Sherman Minton Renewal project. The painting portion of this major rehabilitation project will not only give the structure an attractive new finish but also will protect the bridge for many years to come....
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Tue June 08, 2021
Mountain Parkway Progress Continues
Progress continues on the Mountain Parkway Expansion this spring, with completion of the 8.2-mi. Morgan County segment in sight. Asphalt plants have reopened for the year and paving is under way on the new westbound lanes of the Mountain Parkway in Morgan County....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed May 26, 2021
O'Rourke Completes Turfway Park Grandstand Demo
The revamp of the Turfway Park horse racing track in Florence, Ky., began on April 23, 2020, when O'Rourke Wrecking Company Inc. crews began the demolition of the race track's grandstand, a multi-million-dollar job that was completed last August....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 25, 2021
Facebook Decides Color of New Spottsville Bridge
University of Kentucky sports fans will soon have colorful evidence of their team loyalty when a new bridge sprouts on the landscape sporting the team colors of blue and white. Work began on the $32 million Spottsville Bridge, known officially as the Richard W....
GIE+EXPO - Wed May 12, 2021
Registration Opens for GIE+EXPO 2021 as October Event Returns in Person
Registration is open, and plans are under way for GIE+EXPO to bring the industry back together in person this October. Both attendees and exhibitors have indicated they are eager to participate in the annual trade show, which is set for Oct....
Associated Press - Tue February 16, 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dedicates $110M to Kentucky Lock, Dam Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will dedicate $110 million to the Kentucky Lock and Dam project this year, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said. Congress authorized the improvement project in 1996 and when completed, the larger lock will essentially eliminate delays, which are among the longest in the country, McConnell said in a statement....
AASHTO/Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Wed February 03, 2021
VIDEO: KYTC Highlights Brent Spence Bridge Repair Effort
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently released a time-lapse video recounting the six-week emergency repair effort to re-open the Brent Spence Bridge. The KYTC closed the bridge following a truck crash and fire on Nov....
