Mountain Parkway Finally Opens | Lexington News

Thirty-two miles of new four-lane Mountain Parkway in Eastern Kentucky just opened — a half-century dream for communities between Campton and Salyersville, funded by a $100 million investment including federal grants. Governor Beshear celebrated the ribbon-cutting as a game-changer for jobs, schools, and healthcare access, calling it a gateway to Appalachia. But the bigger picture isn’t done: a 13-mile stretch in Magoffin and Floyd Counties, involving 30 million cubic yards of earth — one of the state’s largest excavation projects — is set to break ground in 2025 and will take years to complete. This expansion aims to create a 400-mile four-lane corridor from Pikeville to Paducah, transforming regional connectivity and sparking long-term economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9576f0f0af099a8