SALYERSVILLE – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosted a public meeting at Magoffin County High School on April 9 to discuss the “2+1” widening of US 460 between Salyersville and Paintsville. The meeting was the second of two, with the first one being held earlier in the week in Paintsville.
Improving US 460
Improving US 460 will address regional mobility and safety along 14 miles of US 460 between Salyersville and Paintsville. The corridor has higher crash rates than statewide averages, including injury and fatal crashes.
Additional passing and turning lanes using a 2+1 design will improve traffic flow and safety to reduce crashes in the area. A 2+1 design adds additional lanes and improves safety without widening the existing roadway. Planned improvements include two lanes with additional alternating passing lanes throughout the entire corridor.
Two alternatives are being evaluated which consider different lane and shoulder widths. Additional widening and turn-lanes at various intersections are also being evaluated.
Anticipated Timeline
Improving US 460 is in the environmental and preliminary design stage. Activities include traffic analysis, maintenance of traffic plans, road design, and survey work. The Project Development Team is coordinating with local, state and federal officials.
Where we are now
According to the public handout made available during the meeting, the total project will cost $42.87 million and State Construction Funds will be used for project development and construction. The project is currently in the preliminary design phase.
For more information on the project, go to https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictTen/Pages/default.aspx and scroll down to “FEATURED PROJECTS,” then down to “MAGOFFIN-JOHNSON” for PDF documents, including maps, of the project, and a questionnaire you can fill out and submit a comment or suggestion about different factors of the project. Comments are being accepted through May 8, 2026, with directions at the end of the questionnaire, by going to bit.ly/US460Survey.
