Construction is advancing on the US 42 interchange improvements at I-264 (Watterson Expressway) in east Louisville—one of the region’s most impactful infrastructure projects currently underway.

The 2026 Winter Issue of ASHE Scanner Magazine features Winchester Avenue in Ashland, Kentucky as its cover story. The article, written by Josh Coburn, PE of Palmer Engineering, highlights this multi-award-winning project and the strong collaboration with KYTC and the City of Ashland, Kentucky Government.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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 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.

Recently, members of the Palmer Engineering team visited the Mt. Parkway construction site in Eastern Kentucky to see firsthand the significant progress being made on this transformative infrastructure project.

With all the cold and snowy weather lately, we’re dreaming of warmer days like this one from last summer when our team inspected the Carl D. Perkins Bridge.

As we gear up for National Engineers Week later this month, we’re working on some fun and educational materials to share. Here’s a sneak peek — a coloring sheet inspired by this project, for kids (and grown-ups who still love to color too)!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a year defined by progress, teamwork, and meaningful impact. Inspired by Spotify Wrapped, here’s Palmer Engineering’s 2025 Wrapped — highlighting the people, projects, and milestones that shaped our year.

Palmer Engineering presented the US 460 Reconstruction Project to ASHE Bluegrass, highlighting its design, completion, and impact on Eastern Kentucky transportation.

Downtown Winchester has been transformed through the Main Street High Side Project — enhancing accessibility, walkability, and the visitor experience between Broadway Street and Lexington Avenue. Palmer Engineering served as engineering consultant alongside The Allen Company and the City of Winchester.

From the Legacy Trail to Raven Run, Palmer Engineering is proud to have designed several of the most popular shared-use trails in Lexington, Kentucky. Each project blends smart engineering with community connection — creating safe, sustainable spaces for everyone to explore the outdoors.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s US 460 project in Pike County opens October 31, 2025 — a milestone for Eastern Kentucky. Palmer Engineering has led design and engineering since 1991, improving safety and connectivity across the region.

Roundabouts save lives—and the numbers speak for themselves. Studies show that roundabouts reduce crashes that result in death or injury by 82 percent on average at former two-way, stop-controlled intersections and by 78 percent where traffic signals once stood.