Here you will find information about the Kentucky River and its Lock and Dam System, such as how to use the locks, navigation charts, boat ramp locations, and contact information for river activities throughout the Kentucky River Basin.
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News
Demolition of the closed Broadway Bridge has resumed in Frankfort as part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's effort to protect boaters and nearby River View Park visitors after sidewalk and railing debris fell from the structure last summer.
- Beginning Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, Aug. 2: All river traffic will be blocked under the bridge from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Currently, the U.S. Coast Guard has established a temporary navigational channel at Kentucky River mile markers 65.5 to 66 for vessels traveling past the structure. Navigation buoys have also been installed. Boaters
and pedestrians should continue to heed all warning signs, buoys and barricades
for their safety
Kentucky River Lock #4 will open on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 am. We will only operate Lock #4 in Frankfort at this time. Please see the 2025 Lock Schedule below. The locking hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am until 7:15 pm.
Kentucky River Locks #1, #2 and #3 will be closed until further notice as we continue to replace equipment and make repairs.
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The Kentucky River Authority announces its 2024-2026 watershed grants to local non-profits who are helping us improve water quality throughout the Kentucky River Basin. A total of $35,000 was awarded to eight recipients who will be working on local initiatives.
Check out how local watershed groups are using KRA Watershed Grant funds to improve water quality in the Ky. River Basin.