Project: Mercer Co. KY, US-127 Bypass
Summary
The Mercer County Bypass provides an alternative route east of Harrodsburg, while simultaneously opening-up new land for housing, retail and industry development to serve the future growth.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bypass (around Community)
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
22,294
Length (mi)
4.90
Economic Distress
1.93
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
86
Population Growth Rate (%)
0.8%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
0.8%
Market Size
40,076
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
37.7333
Topography
14
Geography
Region
Southeast
State
KY
County
Mercer
City
None
Urban/Class Level
Rural
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Highway
Timing
Initial Study Date
1969
Post Construction Study Date
1999
Construction Start Date
1998
Construction End Date
2001
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2001
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$18,700,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$39,098,400
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
Mercer Co. KY, US-127 Bypass
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