Plans are on hold for now for four new businesses that would be located off Interstate 65 in Shepherdsville because of concerns that they would be too close to an elementary school and cause traffic congestion.
The fan-favorite convenience store will kick off construction on its new location off Preston Highway, south of the Gene Snyder, with a special event.
There's no word yet on an estimated completion date.
The convenience store will have almost 6,000 square feet of space and 12 gas pumps.
Those driving down Veterans Parkway in Clarksville may have noticed the former Red Robin restaurant had been torn down and construction crews were on site.
Wawa is a popular east coast gas station chain known for its sandwiches and cheap eats.
Wawa is looking to open a location in Elizabethtown, at the corner of Ring and Shepherdsville roads.
The store has already requested a zoning change through the county, which was approved.
Wawa, a popular convenience store chain, has filed plans to open its first two Kentucky locations.
The location is the former site Red Robin, in the same plaza with Lowe's and Chick-fil-A.