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Immediate Closure of the ‘Singing Bridge’ in Downtown Frankfort Following Inspection
Routine inspection revealed structural concerns LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the public of the immediate closure of the ‘Singing Bridge', which carries U.S. 60X over the Kentucky River in downtown Frankfort,...
LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the offices of the Fiscal Court and County Clerk will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. We will resume normal hours at 8 AM on Thursday, June 20th, 2024.
FARMDALE SANITATION DISTRICT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Farmdale Sanitation District SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOTICE321 W. Main StreetFiscal Court Conference Rm.August 29, 2024, 1:00PM NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: The Farmdale Sanitation District Board will hold a special called meeting at 1:00 PM in the Franklin Fiscal...
WASTE TIRE COLLECTION 2024 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
SAVE THE DATEWASTE TIRE COLLECTION 2024 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY October 17-19, 2024Thursday & Friday from 7 AM to 3 PMSaturday from 8 AM to Noon State Highway Garage1900 US 127 SouthFrankfort, Kentucky Questions? Call Solid Waste Coordinator Ally Hall at (502) 875-8751...
NEW MOW TRIMMER ARRIVES
The Franklin County Road Department has just received another new piece of equipment. This mow trim machine is a much needed, critical tool in order to keep our roads clear of obstacles and debris. It will allow our employees to continue providing top quality service...
NEW SOLID WASTE HAULER FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
An important update regarding County Solid Waste Collection. Republic Services is now our hauler for trash and recycling. The new number to call for trash can repairs, skipped pickup, scheduling a bulk pickup, and any trash-related issues is: 859-263-2000
NEW BAGGER ARRIVES AT COMPOST FACILITY
A new bagger was delivered to the Franklin County Compost Facility this afternoon. Solid Waste Coordinator Ally Hall filled one of the first bags full of fresh compost. This piece of equipment was purchased grant money from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management....
PADDOCKS & I64/127 INTERCHANGE PROJECTS BEGIN
Work on both the I64/127 interchange project and Paddocks are now fully underway. The Paddocks of Frankfort will bring 50 acres of mixed use development to the west end of Franklin County. This transformational economic development project will bring many new...
NEW GRAPPLE TRUCK ARRIVES AT ROAD DEPARTMENT
A brand-new grapple truck was delivered this afternoon to the Franklin County Road Department. The purchase was made possible using a $146,000 grant from the Division of Waste Management's Kentucky Pride Fund. These funds covered the loader and body of the truck. It...
PROGRESS CONTINUES AT NEW ROAD DEPARTMENT
Crews are making daily progress on the County's new road department. We can't wait to cut the ribbon on this new state-of-the-art facility in the near future!