The entire conversion was initially expected to be completed by spring 2026, but Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials now anticipate the two-way transition to start later in the summer.

There are thousands of visitors for conventions, games, concerts, and bourbon every month. But the absence of the office worker is still felt.

From pointing to the jets in the sky practicing for the airshow, to walking the grounds at Waterfront Park, the city was bustling on Friday with talk of the fireworks show as the excitement builds and people file into the city.