Kentucky Route 229

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Kentucky Route 229

KY 229 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by KYTC
Length20.7 mi[1][2] (33.3 km)
Major junctions
South end US 25E in Bailey Switch
Major intersections KY 830 near Tuttle
KY 192 in London
North end US 25 in London
Location
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountiesKnox, Laurel
Highway system
KY 228 KY 230

Kentucky Route 229 (KY 229) is a 20.7-mile-long (33.3 km) state highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The highway connects rural areas of Knox and Laurel counties with London.

Route description

Knox County

KY 229 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 25E (Cumberland Gap Parkway) in Bailey Switch, within Knox County. It travels to the north-northwest, paralleling Richland Creek. It curves to the north-northeast and intersects the eastern terminus of KY 1527. It heads to the northeast and curves to the north. The highway curves to the northwest and intersects the southern terminus of KY 1803. It crosses over Richland Creek and then begins paralleling Knox Fork. KY 229 curves to the north-northwest and leaves the fork. It intersects the northern terminus of KY 1304. Just before it intersects the eastern terminus of KY 1610 (Tuttle Road), it enters Laurel County.[1]

Laurel County

KY 229 crosses over Robinson Creek. Then, it intersects KY 830 (Robinson Creek Road). The two highways travel concurrently, cross over Little Robinson Creek, and passes Robinson Creek Cemetery before they split. KY 229 heads in a west-northwesterly direction. It passes Campground Cemetery and intersects the northern terminus of KY 1023. It travels through Boreing, and then crosses over Laurel River. The highway intersects KY 1189 (Rocky Branch Road/Parkside Road). It then enters Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park. There, it intersects the southern terminus of KY 2390 (J.M. Feltner Road). After it leaves the park, it curves to the northwest and crosses the Little Laurel River. The highway then enters London, where it intersects KY 192. On the eastern edge of the Dyche Memorial Park cemetery, KY 229 meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 25 (South Main Street).[1][2]

Major intersections

CountyLocationmi[1][2]kmDestinationsNotes
KnoxBailey Switch0.00.0 US 25E (Cumberland Gap Parkway) – Barbourville, CorbinSouthern terminus
0.60.97
KY 1527 west
Eastern terminus of KY 1527
3.96.3
KY 1803 north
Southern terminus of KY 1803
8.113.0
KY 1304 south
Northern terminus of KY 1304
Laurel8.613.8
KY 1610 west (Tuttle Road)
Eastern terminus of KY 1610
10.516.9
KY 830 south (Robinson Creek Road)
Southern end of KY 830 concurrency
10.917.5
KY 830 north (Rough Creek Road)
Northern end of KY 830 concurrency
12.820.6
KY 1023 south
Northern terminus of KY 1023
16.226.1 KY 1189 (Rocky Branch Road/Parkside Road)
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park17.127.5
KY 2390 north (J.M. Feltner Road)
Southern terminus of KY 2390
London20.032.2 KY 192
20.733.3 US 25 (South Main Street) – Corbin, Mount VernonNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

  1. ^ a b c d Google (May 28, 2016). "Kentucky Route 229 (Bailey Switch to Levi Jackson Park)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Google (May 28, 2016). "Kentucky Route 229 (Levi Jackson Park to London)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved May 28, 2016.