Kentucky enacts $5.23 billion 2026-2028 Biennial Highway Construction Plan authorizing statewide road and bridge projects

Original title: AN ACT relating to road projects and declaring an emergency.

Last action · April 13, 2026: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 145)Sponsors: Jason Petrie and 3 others

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What This Bill Does

Kentucky enacted House Bill 502, establishing the official 2026-2028 , the 2028-2032 Highway , and the Local Assistance Road Program, backed by an emergency declaration taking effect upon the Governor's signature on April 13, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents across Kentucky will see state-funded highway expansions, bridge repairs, and intersection safety upgrades totaling over $5.23 billion over the multi-year planning horizon, directly affecting local commutes, freight access, and municipal infrastructure.

Background

The General Assembly of Kentucky passes biennial highway construction plans every two years to establish funding and priorities for state road and bridge projects. context
House Bill 502 works alongside companion joint resolutions like HJR 75 and HJR 76 to fulfill statutory requirements for the state's Six-Year Road Plan. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Transportation Cabinet

The Transportation Cabinet is authorized to expend funds and required to produce a single document detailing the enacted programs.

Directly affected

Motorists and Residents

Residents experience changes in local road construction, bridge repairs, safety upgrades, and traffic flow improvements across various counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 502 do?

It authorizes the official 2026-2028 , the 2028-2032 Highway , and the Local Assistance Road Program for Kentucky.

When does this law take effect?

An emergency was declared, so the Act took effect immediately upon being signed by the Governor on April 13, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

10 actions

Apr 13, 2026HouseEnrolled
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 145)
Apr 1, 2026HouseEnrolled
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1) received in House to Rules (H) posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) passed 89-3 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House enrolled, signed by President of the Senate delivered to Governor
Mar 24, 2026SenateFloor
taken from Transportation (S) 2nd reading returned to Transportation (S)
Mar 20, 2026SenateCommittee
taken from Transportation (S) 1st reading returned to Transportation (S)
Mar 13, 2026SenateCommittee
to Transportation (S)
Mar 11, 2026SenateIntroduced
received in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)

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Mar 10, 2026HouseFloor
reported favorably, to Rules taken from Rules placed in the Orders of the Day 3rd reading, passed 94-5
Mar 5, 2026HouseFloor
taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H) 2nd reading returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
taken from Committee on Committees (H) 1st reading returned to Committee on Committees (H) to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)

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