Morris, 47, who moved to Ohio County in 2000, stated that the contract on the space was up and Arby’s placed a bid to keep ownership of the building, but that it was denied by the state. The Kentucky Department of Transportation was unable to be reached Saturday night for a comment.
The Beaver Dam rest stop, located at 675 Western Kentucky Parkway — about a mile west of the Natcher Parkway Interchange — has serviced thousands of motorists over the years as a popular stop for gasoline, snacks and a restroom break along the 137-mile stretch of parkway.
Many travelers took to social media to express their displeasure over the news. There is no word yet on how the space will be utilized following Sunday’s closure.