Environmental Quality and Public Works (EQPW) manages dozens of construction projects that improve Lexington's roads, sidewalks and sewer systems. Division of Engineering projects includes roadway widening, intersection improvements, trails, sidewalks and bridges. Division of Water Quality projects includes sanitary sewer trunk lines, pump stations, wet weather storage tanks, wastewater treatment plant improvements, storm sewer lines, culverts, detention basins and drainage management.
The EQPW project map below shows active and upcoming projects managed by Environmental Quality and Public Works. This map provides detailed information about long-term projects that are highly visible and may have traffic or other impacts on neighborhoods.
The utility permit map below shows right-of-way permits that are issued to utilities for projects in Lexington. It is useful for anyone looking for information about construction they notice in their neighborhood.
These maps are a helpful tool for neighbors looking for information about upcoming projects and current construction in their communities.
EQPW project map
Utility permitting map
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EQPW projects under construction
| Project name | Estimated completion | Traffic impacts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Mill Road project (Section 1) | Spring 2023 | Road widening, new sidewalks and safety improvements | |
| Leestown Industrial pump station | Spring 2023 | Upgrade sanitary sewer pump station | |
| Meadows/Northland/Arlington improvements | Late 2022 | Highlawn Ave. area street, sidewalk and sewer reconstruction | |
| River Park pump station | Late 2022 | Upgrade sanitary sewer pump station | |
| Town Branch plant improvements | Ongoing | Upgrades to wastewater treatment plant | |
| Town Branch Trail | 2023 | Trail to connect Masterson Station with downtown Lexington | |
| West Hickman plant improvements | Ongoing | Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant, including the construction of a wet weather storage tank | |
| Wolf Run trunk F | 2024 | Upgrade sewer line in Wolf Run Park and Beacon Hill areas |