The popular folding map features the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. It also encourages travelers to embark upon Kentucky’s many scenic and informational driving tours, including the BikeWalk.ky.gov bicycle route that runs through Crittenden County. The map also features Kentucky's only free Ohio River ferry at Cave In Rock, Ill., and the Marion-Crittenden County Airport.
Conspicuously missing from the map, however, is the proposed new U.S. 641 route from Marion to Eddyville. The prospective corridor, for which land purchase and design work has already begun, does not appear on the 2009 version of the official highway map as in previous editions. However, no other proposed routes – such as Interstates 66 and 69 – appear on the new map.
"The decision was made to remove proposed highway projects on the new map to reduce confusion for travelers," said Mark Brown of the Transportation Cabinet's office of public affairs.
For spring/summer travel, the map highlights several driving tours across the Bluegrass, including the Country Music Highway, Kentucky Quilt Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trail and Lincoln Heritage Trail.
“Travelers can use this as a great tool for navigation or to plan a trip to one of our beautiful state parks and attractions,” said Commissioner Mike Cooper, Department of Travel. “From Pikeville to Paducah, this map showcases many of Kentucky’s hidden treasures.”
Motorists can find current road conditions for interstates, parkways and major routes by dialing 511 or visiting 511.ky.gov. Toll free numbers for police assistance and roadside emergencies including SAFE Patrol are also included on the new map.
The 2009 edition of Kentucky’s Official Highway map can be viewed at transportation.ky.gov/planning/maps/officialmap/ohm.asp.
"The decision was made to remove proposed highway projects on the new map to reduce confusion for travelers," said Mark Brown of the Transportation Cabinet's office of public affairs.
For spring/summer travel, the map highlights several driving tours across the Bluegrass, including the Country Music Highway, Kentucky Quilt Trail, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trail and Lincoln Heritage Trail.
“Travelers can use this as a great tool for navigation or to plan a trip to one of our beautiful state parks and attractions,” said Commissioner Mike Cooper, Department of Travel. “From Pikeville to Paducah, this map showcases many of Kentucky’s hidden treasures.”
Motorists can find current road conditions for interstates, parkways and major routes by dialing 511 or visiting 511.ky.gov. Toll free numbers for police assistance and roadside emergencies including SAFE Patrol are also included on the new map.
The 2009 edition of Kentucky’s Official Highway map can be viewed at transportation.ky.gov/planning/maps/officialmap/ohm.asp.
