# KRS § 176.010: 176.010 Definitions for chapter

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 176.010
- **Heading:** 176.010 Definitions for chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XV / Chapter 176 / Section 176.010

## Text

176.010 Definitions for chapter.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Biennial highway construction plan" means the specifically identified individual

transportation projects or portions thereof identified for funding during the

upcoming biennium, which correspond to the first two (2) years of the six (6) year

road plan;

(2) "Department" means Department of Highways;

(3) "Cabinet" means the Transportation Cabinet;

(4) "Lowest and best bidder" includes the reciprocal resident bidder preference

described in KRS 176.082;

(5) "Project" means the design, right-of-way, utility, or construction phase of a highway

construction project;

(6) "Roads" includes highways, bridges, and bridge approaches; and

(7) "Six (6) year road plan" means the plan developed under KRS 176.430.

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