The Pennyrile Parkway is slowly converting into Interstate I-169 as modernization work is underway at different points along the corridor, from I-24 in Christian County to I-69 in Hopkins County.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the current work zone on the Pennyrile Parkway, spanning from just south of Exit 33 to the I-69 interchange, is reduced to one lane and has a width restriction of 16 feet, with a work zone speed limit of 55 mph.
The modernization works means updates and improvements to infrastructure to meet current standards, such as making necessary improvements to bridges, ramps, road surfaces, and other elements along the corridor for safety and operational requirements.
Cross-slope corrections in Christian County were addressed in 2023, with pavement rehabilitation extending from I-24 to Exit 12 at KY 1682.
The remaining work following Exit 33 in Nortonville includes pavement rehabilitation of the ramps at US 41, Exit 30, three vertical clearance revisions, and guardrail replacement at various locations.