Kentucky interstates win $5 million federal grant for roadway safety tech
For the safety of all!
Kentucky was the lucky recipient of a federal grant amounting to $5 million to fund a pilot program for the safety of those operating vehicles on the interstate. Wrong-way driving is a serious problem in Kentucky and this new technology system is expected to alert drivers and emergency responders when someone is jeopardizing the safety of the roadway by driving in the incorrect lane.
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