As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.

How Man o’ War Boulevard connected 17 miles of Lexington in 1988

The road took more than 10 years to complete and cost more than $45 million.

December 30, 2025 4:00 AM

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