Back to School Road Work Alert | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

School’s back in session, and so is the construction — buckle up, drivers! Kentucky’s hitting the gas on major road projects across 10 counties, from bridge restorations to highway widenings. In Butler County, I-165 over the Green River has southbound traffic shifted and a 55 mph speed limit while crews work toward a fall 2025 finish. Barren County’s KY 90 gets turn lanes and drainage upgrades, wrapping up later this year. Logan County’s U.S. 79 faces overnight closures Aug 20-21 for resurfacing. Metcalfe County’s U.S. 68 gains a new bridge, while Todd County widens U.S. 79. And in Warren…