Identifying Safety and Traffic Improvements Along the KY 313 Corridor in Meade County
Connecting key commerce and commuter routes across Central Kentucky, KY 313 serves as a vital arterial highway for our region. To ensure this high-traffic corridor remains safe, efficient, and well-equipped for future growth, a comprehensive planning study is now officially underway for KY 313 in Brandenburg.
The study focuses on the section of KY 313 stretching from KY 448 to KY 228. This specific segment features seven signalized intersections that have experienced a high concentration of vehicle crashes in recent years, with the majority of incidents occurring directly at these signalized junctions.
Identifying structural, operational, and design solutions along this stretch is critical not only for local residents driving through Brandenburg, but also for regional freight and interstate traffic. KY 313 forms a crucial transportation link, connecting Interstate 65 in Hardin County to the east with Indiana State Route 135 across the Matthew E. Welsh Bridge to the northwest, which then connects directly to Interstate 64 in Corydon, Indiana. Because it bridges two major interstate highways, KY 313 carries a high volume of daily passenger vehicles and commercial truck traffic.
This planning study represents an essential first step toward securing future infrastructure investments that will enhance both travel safety and traffic flow through Meade County.
Engineering firms HDR and WSP have been selected as the consulting team to lead the study. With the official Notice to Proceed issued on July 9, 2026, the study team is beginning data collection, traffic flow evaluations, and safety analyses.
As the study progresses, findings and preliminary concepts will help local leaders, transportation officials, and community stakeholders chart a path forward for meaningful highway improvements. Stay tuned for future updates as data collection and initial corridor evaluations get under way.
For more information on regional transportation planning initiatives across the Lincoln Trail region, visit our website at ltadd.org or contact Integrated Infrastructure Planning Director Mike Skaggs.
