In the first two years after construction, total crashes on US 641 in Calloway County dropped from an average of 31.2 per year to just 5.5. Injury crashes saw a similar decline—from 8.6 annually down to only 2. That’s nearly an 80% reduction in both total and injury crashes, a remarkable achievement for any roadway project.

On Saturday, April 11, 2026 leaders, professionals, and community members from across the region gathered for the Bluegrass Watershed Summit, hosted by WaterwaysLex, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving water quality across Kentucky.

Palmer Engineering is proud to serve as a Gold Level Sponsor of the 2026 Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) Annual Convention, taking place April 15–17 in Covington, Kentucky. This annual event brings together engineering professionals from across the Commonwealth for several days of technical learning, collaboration, and industry advancement.

Members of Palmer’s Structural team recently traveled to southern Kentucky to witness a major milestone on one of our design projects—steel bridge girders being launched across a deep valley

When most people drive across a bridge, they don’t think twice about what’s holding them up. But behind the scenes, bridge inspections play a critical role in keeping our infrastructure safe and reliable.

We asked members of our team to share what goes into a bridge inspection—and what they’re looking for along the way.

Our rope access team recently completed an important day of training on March 19, focused on sharpening skills and practicing rescue scenarios ahead of a busy summer of bridge inspections. This annual in-house refresher helps ensure our crew is prepared to work safely and efficiently in the field.

Palmer Engineering earned top honors at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards, receiving the Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky (ACEC Kentucky) on March 26, 2026, for its work on “Moving Mountains, Connecting Appalachia.”

Congratulations to Grayson Maddox on being awarded the Ron & Linda Spradling, Benchmark Construction Scholarship!

Recently, Maci Moore, a civil engineering student at Marshall University and an intern in Palmer’s West Virginia office, returned to her alma mater, East Carter High School, to speak with students about “Is Engineering For You?”

Palmer Engineering is excited to be an exhibitor at the West Virginia Construction & Design Expo, taking place March 25-26, 2026 at the Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston.

This recognition celebrates Palmer’s work on the US Route 460 Relocation Project in Pike County, Kentucky—a transformative infrastructure initiative that is reshaping regional connectivity and economic opportunity in Eastern Kentucky.

In Lexington, Kentucky, the Wolf Run Watershed stands as a strong example of how long-term planning, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making can lead to meaningful environmental progress.

Surveying standards play a critical role in ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliability across projects. For the first time in more than a decade, Kentucky’s Standards of Practice for surveying are being updated—reflecting changes in technology, workflows, and the evolving needs of the industry.

At Palmer Engineering, surveying has been at the heart of our work since the firm was founded in 1969. Today, our survey team provides a wide range of services to support transportation projects across Kentucky, helping agencies and communities make informed decisions from the earliest stages of project development.

At Palmer Engineering, surveying has been at the heart of our work since the firm was founded in 1969. Today, our survey team provides a wide range of services to support transportation projects across Kentucky, helping agencies and communities make informed decisions from the earliest stages of project development.

As part of our celebration of National Surveyors Week, we’re excited to share resources that help students learn more about the important role surveyors play in planning and building our communities.

As we gear up for National Surveyors Week next week, we’re working on some fun and educational materials to share. Here’s a sneak peek at one of them — a coloring and activity sheet inspired by the time a curious horse decided to check out a surveyor’s total station in the field.

Palmer Engineering recently welcomed local high school students to its Lexington office for its first-ever Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, offering a behind-the-scenes look at civil engineering in action during National Engineers Week.

As Palmer Engineering celebrates 57 years, we reflect on the history, growth, and values that continue to guide our work today.

Palmer Engineering is proud to recognize Ryan Steffen, PE, Project Manager in our Northern Kentucky office, for his participation in the Leadership PE Class.