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HCR 61

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to petition the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials to designate certain highways as United States Highway 111.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky asks its transportation agency to petition federal highway officials to designate certain state highways as U.S. Route 111.

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Bill Summary · HCR 61

Legislative bill overview

HCR 61 is a concurrent resolution that asks Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to petition the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to designate certain unnamed highways as U.S. Highway 111. The resolution does not directly create the highway designation but rather urges state officials to pursue this designation through the proper federal process.

Why is this important

U.S. Highway designations carry symbolic and practical significance for communities, potentially affecting tourism, economic development, and regional identity. The designation process requires federal approval and coordination between state transportation departments and AASHTO, making this resolution a first step in a longer bureaucratic process.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The resolution does not clearly identify which highways would receive the U.S. 111 designation, making it difficult to assess localized impacts
  • Feasibility questions: AASHTO has strict criteria for highway designations; it's unclear whether the proposed routes meet federal standards or if competing designations already exist
  • Resource allocation: Pursuing federal designation requires staff time and resources from the Transportation Cabinet with uncertain returns on investment or community benefit

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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