New Pedestrian Crossings Coming to Dixie Highway This Week

Radcliff, KY · July 9, 2026

The morning fog is thick enough to hide the water tower, but it should burn off just in time for the Farmers Market at City Hall. If you are heading toward the high school today, keep an eye out for the new high-visibility markings appearing on the pavement.

📰 The Lead

The long-discussed safety improvements along the Dixie Highway corridor are taking a visible step forward today. Crews have begun installing high-visibility "continental" crosswalks and pedestrian-activated signal beacons near the intersections serving North Hardin High School. This initiative follows a safety audit that identified these specific zones as high-risk for students crossing the city’s busiest thoroughfare.

Work is scheduled between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to avoid the worst of the morning and afternoon rushes, though drivers should expect intermittent lane shifts. This project isn't just about paint; the new signals use sensors to alert drivers only when someone is actually waiting to cross, minimizing unnecessary traffic stops. Once these installations are calibrated, the city plans to review traffic data through the end of the month to determine if similar upgrades are feasible for the south end of town near the boulevard.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • West Lincoln Trail Utility Work — Expect minor delays near the post office today as crews repair a localized water main leak.

  • School Registration Deadline Nears — Hardin County Schools reminds parents that the online portal for the upcoming semester closes this Friday at midnight.

  • Library Summer Reading Milestone — Local youth have already logged over 5,000 hours of reading this summer, surpassing last year's total.

🌫️ Today's Outlook

  • High 87°F · Low 72°F — Fog
    • Keep the headlights on during the early commute until the sun breaks through.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Radcliff Farmers Market — City Hall Parking Lot, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Fresh corn and local honey are the big draws this morning.

  • Teen Gaming Tournament — Radcliff Public Library, 2:00–4:00 PM Competitive play on the big screen for ages 13 to 18.

  • Vine Grove: Bluegrass Jam — City Pavilion, 6:00 PM Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local pickers at this weekly tradition.

  • Elizabethtown: Movie Under the Stars — Freeman Lake Park, 8:30 PM A short drive for a family-friendly screening on the big outdoor lawn.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Radcliff Seed Library
    • Tucked inside the public library, this community resource allows residents to "check out" heirloom seeds for free. Since its inception, it has distributed over 200 varieties of vegetables and flowers, encouraging local gardening and preserving regional agricultural history.

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