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From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11:

Team Kentucky Cuts the Ribbon on Newly Improved U.S. 421 in Harlan County
Recently completed three-lane highway provides safer travel, connectivity in Eastern Kentucky

MANCHESTER, Ky. (Oct. 13, 2026) – Today, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman joined state transportation leaders, local officials and community members in Harlan County to cut the ribbon on a new three-lane section of U.S. 421 that provides safer travel and improved connectivity between southeastern Kentucky and Virginia. The reconstruction was completed ahead of schedule, and is a $32 million Team Kentucky investment in improved accessibility, safety and opportunity for families and travelers in the region.

“This project has been decades in the making,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’re grateful to everyone who made today a reality and are excited to see this investment bring safer roads, faster travel times and increased economic opportunities to this region.”

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