There is an abundance of adventures to be had in Carter County, Kentucky, and not all of them involve hiking or paddling. Take a moment to consider the adventures to be found on horseback, by bicycle, or even by vehicle.
Below are our TOP 10 favorite Back Country Roads in Carter.
Part of $1.2 million in highway projects
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2019) – Reconstruction of the KY 182 bridge over Sinking Creek in Carter County was completed on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The road has reopened.
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Aug. 3, 2019) – State highway crews will temporarily close KY 1496 two miles west of Willard in Carter County on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to replace a drainage pipe under the highway. Work will begin about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at mile marker 5. The road will remain closed until 3 p.m., or until work is complete.
Between Lewis County line and Grayson
Contractors
will ramp up paving operations next week on the $8.8 million resurfacing and rehab project along 18 miles of the AA Highway (KY 9) in Carter County.
Work continues at the former EK Railway bridges along KY 773 in Hitchins. “Excavation work began early this year, followed by the start of abutment/pier work in spring. Contractors are continuing to build abutments
and piers, which will support each new bridge,” said KYDOT District 9 Allen Blair said this week.”
