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Franklin approves application to pursue I‑65 Exit 2 beautification project
Summary
The City Commission authorized the city manager to be the applicant to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to pursue a landscaping and gateway improvement plan for I‑65 Exit 2; proponents said private and civic partners may contribute, but long‑term maintenance would fall to a government entity.
The Franklin City Commission voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to file an application with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for a proposed beautification and gateway project at Interstate 65 Exit 2.
Richard Sanders and other project proponents presented a concept plan that includes a stone gateway, decorative fencing set back from traffic and landscaping to improve the first impression for motorists entering Simpson County from the south. Joe Plunk, chief district engineer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bowling Green regional office, advised…
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