Construction has begun on the Mayde Road extension project in Madison County, according to a news release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The project, which started June 29, will create a new road connecting existing Mayde Road with Kentucky 1983 (Menelaus Road) at mile post 2.85.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 7 is managing the project, which includes the installation of a new culvert as preliminary work begins. The primary construction activity will be visible as increased truck traffic on nearby roads, but the Cabinet said there should be no major traffic disruptions until the final phase when the intersection work at KY 1983 is completed next year.

The Mayde Road extension aligns with broader infrastructure investments in Madison County. In 2024, the state approved more than $43 million in funding for Madison County road projects, including this road connection that has been identified as part of the county's long-term transportation development strategy.

All work and closures are scheduled tentatively and subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies, and other unforeseen factors, the Cabinet said. Motorists can find updated information on traffic conditions and road work at GoKY.ky.gov.

The Cabinet's District 7 serves 12 counties in central Kentucky: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott, and Woodford.