• There is no fee associated with adopting a roadway.
• Any permanently established business, association, community or public organization, or government entity can adopt a stretch of highway. Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Anyone under age 18 must be supervised by an adult.
• Participation in the Adopt-a-Highway program is on a strictly volunteer basis. KYTC does not compensate groups or individual participants.
• Groups agree to adopt a minimum of two miles for a period of two years. Volunteer groups may renew the contract at the end of the two years.
• Groups commit to at least four cleanups a year, three of which are scheduled by KYTC.
• Cleanups involve both sides of the road within the adopted section.
• Filled bags will be picked up by KYTC Maintenance Crews if requested.
• KYTC provides volunteer groups with safety vests, trash bags, and warning signs.
• All groups must review roadside safety information will all participants prior to each cleanup.
• One sign will be installed on the adopted roadway with the name of the organization or group.
• Groups are asked to complete a survey after each cleanup.

Contact one of our Adopt-A-Highway Coordinators to learn more about the program and to identify available highways. Please compete and submit an application form to the coordinator.