Shelby County Kentucky

09/09/2026

09/07/2026

To all our Shelby County employees, and to everyone whose hard work and dedication help make Shelby County such a wonderful place to work, live, and call home—thank you!

Your commitment and labor make a difference in our community each and every day.

Wishing you and your families a safe, relaxing, and Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

Great podcast with Shelby County Emergency Management Director Chris Spaulding!

09/04/2026

Getting the email last night that Shelbyville Fire has already handed out 8 sets of our safety stickers and seatbelt identifiers in just 3 days made our hearts so happy!

We’ll be getting more to them, but we also wanted to make sure families know these FREE safety resources are available at several locations around Shelbyville.

Stop by any of the locations below and pick up what you need for your family.

09/02/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Daily Blasting Operations to Resume on I-64 West in Shelby County.

Operations scheduled for approximately 2 p.m. on weekdays
As part of the $118 million widening and improvement project in Shelby County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of daily blasting operations on Interstate 64 West beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Blasting operations are expected to occur on weekdays at approximately 2 p.m. on I-64 West between mile markers 32 and 35 (between KY 55/Taylorsville Road and KY 53/Mt Eden Road). Intermittent roadblocks are required during blasting, and delays of up to 20 minutes are possible between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and allow extra travel time during the roadblocks. Blasting operations may be canceled on short notice due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

All work being performed is part of the $118 million I-64 widening and improvement project in Shelby County, which began in February 2025. The project will increase capacity, upgrade a key interchange, and modernize bridges, ensuring a more efficient and reliable transportation network for motorists.

The three-year project includes widening and pavement upgrades of an 11-mile section of I-64, reconstruction of the KY 53 interchange, rebuilding of three bridges over I-64, and widening of four existing I-64 bridges. These improvements will enhance daily travel while also supporting future growth in the region.

The interstate project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur

08/25/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closure on I-64 East Tonight, Aug. 25, in Shelby County KYTC crews to perform routine maintenance

The left lane of I-64 East near mile marker 42 (near the I-64/KY 395 interchange) will be closed from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 25. The lane closure is necessary for KYTC crews to perform routine maintenance of the interstate. Motorists should heed signage, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and expect delays.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

08/25/2026

Thank you to all who gave earlier this month, please consider scheduling an appointment to donate a pint of blood on October 8th. You can register here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results

08/24/2026

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 ROADSHOW for Shelby County for the week of August 23, 2026

I-64 East Traffic Impacts: Nightly closures of the right lane.
Date/Time: From 6 p.m. to midnight on Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25.
I-64 East near mile marker 42 (near the I-64/KY 395 interchange).
Type of Work: Routine maintenance of the interstate.

U.S. 60 East (Main Street) Traffic Impacts: Closure of the U.S. 60 East (Main Street) Bridge Replacement Beginning Monday, July 6, through Dec. 18.

Intersection improvement project. Intersection improvements include upgrading the existing traffic signal, adding right-turn lanes on all approaches, and constructing dedicated left-turn lanes for northbound and southbound KY 55X. These enhancements will improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and enhance safety for motorists traveling through the corridor.

Motorists should heed signage, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and expect delays

08/20/2026

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