Fayette County, Kentucky, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A new Kroger store is set to open at 1811 Winchester Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved the zoning change necessary for this project. The expansive store will span 127,000 square feet, featuring a wine and spirits shop and a fuel center. It aims to improve local accessibility with a new traffic signal and pedestrian walkway connecting to Frederick Douglass High School. The opening is anticipated in Spring 2026 as Kroger expands in response to rising competition from nearby Publix locations.
Fayette County, Kentucky
A new Kroger store is set to open in Fayette County, Kentucky, following approval from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council for a zoning change. The council approved the project on September 11, paving the way for the establishment of a new commercial business zone at 1811 Winchester Road.
Spanning approximately 32 acres, the site is strategically located between the Patchen Wilkes neighborhood and Executive Drive, near the interchange of I-64 and I-75. The proposed grocery store will be expansive, covering 127,000 square feet and featuring a wine and spirits shop as well as a fuel center. It will be positioned directly across from Frederick Douglass High School, enhancing accessibility for the local community.
To improve access, an additional traffic signal and pedestrian walkway are planned to connect the high school’s Charleston Drive to Winchester Road. This enhancement aims to facilitate safe and convenient transit for students and local residents alike. Currently, Kroger has not commented on this project, and the timeline for construction and opening remains unspecified…