Meade County Road Department

10/21/2026

Traffic Advisory: Hardin and Meade County Intersections to be Converted to Four-Way Stops, These replace current two-way stops in Glendale and Garrett
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. (Oct. 20, 2026) – Two intersections, one in Hardin County and one in Meade County, will be changing from two-way to four-way stops this week. Routes affected are KY 222 (Glendale-Hodgenville Road) at KY 1136 (New Glendale Road) in Glendale, along with KY 144 (Brandenburg Road) at KY 1238 (Garrett Road) in Garrett.
A striping contractor is expected to make roadway marking changes at each location on Wednesday, October 21st. New stop signs and advance warning signs will be installed on each of these changing approaches. Electronic message boards will also be placed ahead of new stop condition approaches.
Motorists should use caution and be alert to the change as drivers adjust to these new traffic patterns.

Traffic Advisory: Hardin and Meade County Intersections to be Converted to Four-Way Stops, These replace current two-way stops in Glendale and Garrett

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. (Oct. 20, 2026) – Two intersections, one in Hardin County and one in Meade County, will be changing from two-way to four-way stops this week. Routes affected are KY 222 (Glendale-Hodgenville Road) at KY 1136 (New Glendale Road) in Glendale, along with KY 144 (Brandenburg Road) at KY 1238 (Garrett Road) in Garrett.

A striping contractor is expected to make roadway marking changes at each location on Wednesday, October 21st. New stop signs and advance warning signs will be installed on each of these changing approaches. Electronic message boards will also be placed ahead of new stop condition approaches.

Motorists should use caution and be alert to the change as drivers adjust to these new traffic patterns.

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10/20/2026

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center for the full-time position:
• Laborer (Full-Time)
To request an application for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center Laborer please email: [email protected] visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobs
Download the application at:
https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/

10/20/2026

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center for the part-time position:
• Laborer (Part-Time)
To request an application for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center Laborer please email: [email protected] visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobs
Download the application at:
https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/

10/09/2026

Meade County Road Closures for Paving: October 12–16, 2026

The Meade County Road Department advises residents that the following roads will be closed to all through traffic during paving work performed by Scotty’s Contracting & Stone:

Monday, October 12, 2026
Paradise Bottom Road

Tuesday, October 13, through Thursday, October 15, 2026
Molly Brown Road

Friday, October 16, 2026
Turner Road

Motorists should plan alternate routes during these closures and use caution near work areas.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as these road improvements are completed.

For questions, please contact the Meade County Road Department at 270-422-3577.

10/07/2026

🟢 UPDATE 2:45PM - ROADWAY HAS REOPENED🟢
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🟢 TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE 🟢

Hwy 60 at Ruby Run Road has REOPENED.

The roadway was previously shut down due to a motor vehicle accident.

10/07/2026

⚠️ Traffic Advisory ⚠️
The intersection of HWY 60 at Ruby Run Road will be shut down due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes.

10/06/2026

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County EMS for the following full-time position:
• EMS Director (Full-Time)
To request an application for the Meade County EMS Director please email: [email protected] or visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at: 270-422-3967.

To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than: 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check.

Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobs

Download the application at:
https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/

10/06/2026

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County EMS for the following full-time position:
• Paramedic (Full-Time)
To request an application for the Meade County EMS’s Paramedic please email: [email protected] or visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at: 270-422-3967.

To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than: 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check.

Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit: https://www.meadeky.gov/jobs

Download the application at:
https://www.meadeky.gov/DocumentCenter/View/241/

09/22/2026

The Meade County Animal Shelter is at maximum capacity. Help an adult dog find a home for the holidays with a fully vetted adoption discounted 50% to only $45.

Home for the Holidays: Urgent Adoption Appeal for Older Dogs

The Meade County Animal Shelter has reached maximum capacity for dogs, with adult dogs in especially urgent need of loving homes.
These wonderful dogs have plenty of love, loyalty, and companionship to give. Many are simply waiting for someone to look beyond their age and give them the safe, comfortable home they deserve.
To help these lovable dogs find homes for the holidays, the shelter is offering 50% off adoption fees for fully vetted dogs. The discounted adoption fee is only $45 for all adult dogs over the age of 6 months.
If you have room in your home and heart, please consider adopting an adult dog. If adoption is not possible, you can still help by sharing this notice and introducing these deserving dogs to more potential families.
Every adoption opens valuable shelter space and gives another dog a chance.
For more information or to meet the available dogs, please contact the Meade County Animal Shelter at 270-422-2064.
Give an adult dog the greatest holiday gift of all: a loving home

09/18/2026

Meade County Fiscal Court is accepting resumes / applications for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center for the full time position:
• Laborer (Full-Time)
To request an application for the Meade County Solid Waste and Recycle Center Laborer please email: [email protected] or visit the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026.

In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.