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A Mountain Moved, a City Transformed

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Few public works projects in the United States can honestly claim to have changed the destiny of an entire city. The Pikeville Cut-Through Project did exactly that.

Completed in 1987, this massive engineering effort carved through a mountain at the eastern edge of downtown Pikeville, Kentucky. The goal was twofold and urgent: protect the city from recurring floods and open new land for growth in a valley long constrained by steep terrain. What followed was one of the most ambitious earth-moving projects ever undertaken in the region, and one that reshaped Pikeville’s future.

Today, the Cut-Through stands not just as a flood-control solution, but as a symbol of Appalachian ingenuity, perseverance, and vision.

Experience the Cut-Through Today

Visitors can still experience the scale and impact of the project firsthand. Interpretive signage, scenic overlooks, and nearby attractions help tell the story of how Pikeville quite literally moved a mountain to secure its future.

To dive deeper into the history, engineering, and lasting legacy of this remarkable project, we’ve created a free, full-color digital brochure packed with photos and detailed explanations.

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