APRIL 22, 2015
Most people think the connector road from golf course/county park to marina is good idea...
Louisa, KY — The public information meeting held last week by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet concerning the upcoming Yatesville Lake Connector Road, brought out a good sized crowd to the Lawrence County Community Center.
Officials from the KYTC presented an overview of the road project and were available to answer questions and receive comments.
The road, which will connect KY 3215 to KY 1185 from the marina to the campground, will have two 11 ft. wide driving lanes, a 30 MPH design speed, and for most of its distance, be on new alignment along the ridge top paralleling the lake.
In 2011, the U.S. Corp of Engineers documented average visitation to the area of over 300,000 visits annually. In 2013, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)
District 12, completed a study which identified the following issues and conditions in the project area:
1. System Linkage–There is no direct linkage between KY 3215 (Yatesville Campground) and KY 1185 (Yatesville Lake Marina). With a new connection, travel can be reduced from over 15 miles to 2.7 miles and will also keep travelers in the park.
2. Social Demand–The park suffers from a lack of connectivity between the north side of the lake and the south side. This connector road will help to integrate the activities of the park, allowing for the potential of increased usage.
3. Transportation Demand–The new road will provide a connection that will allow a quicker route from the KY 32 area of the county to KY 3. Roadway commuters, emergency responders, and the school system will benefit from this route.
As a result of the Master Plan and the KYTC Study, alternatives were developed to provide a bridge connection across the lake.
State Representative, Rocky Adkins said that money has been appropriated for the beginning of this project. However, construction and completion dates are not available at this time.
If you were not available to attend last week’s meeting, you may still let your voice be heard. Mail or email your comments by Friday, May 1, 2015, to:
KYTC Department of Highways
District 12
109 Loraine St.
Pikeville, KY 41501
Attention: Ron Slone
