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Did you know that most of the project documents are accessible within this website?  Check out the library to find brochures, documents, and other materials available for download or viewing.

 
Welcome to the Newtown Pike Extension Website

The proposed Newtown Pike Extension Project extends as a four lane boulevard with a grass median from Main Street in a southerly direction to Patterson Street. At Patterson Street the project becomes a two lane street to Broadway. Also at Patterson Street , a two lane connector proceeds to and over Broadway and aligns with the existing Scott Street ending near the University of Kentucky’s main campus entrance. In June 2000, a report was issued concerning the purpose and need for extending Newtown Pike.

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Downtown Stakeholders Meeting

On June 12, 2009, the following maintenance of traffic options were presented to the Downtown Lexington Shareholders. Click the links below to view PDFs of the proposed options.

Newtown Pike Extension Detour Plan

Newtown Pike Extension All Phases of Construction for June 2009

Newtown Pike Extension Phase 2A Construction

Newtown Pike Extension Phase 2B Construction

Newtown Pike Extension Phase 3A Construction

Newtown Pike Extension Phase 3C Construction

Newtown Pike Extension Phase 4 Construction

 
News for Newtown Extension

Newtown Pike Extension Project Underway, May Include 'signature' bridge
Mayor Jim Newberry today announced that construction work began last month on the long-awaited Newtown Pike Extension project, and, even though funds will be tight, the Mayor said he will work to include a gateway "signature" bridge over Town Branch in the project.

Download the Mayor's Press Release
(25kb download)

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