Governor Andy Beshear has announced over $6 million in funding for 12 bridge projects across nine counties and one city in Kentucky. This funding is part of Team Kentucky’s County and City Bridge Improvement Program, which has allocated $38.7 million to local governments since its inception in 2025. The projects aim to improve safety and reduce travel times by repairing, replacing, or reopening locally owned bridges.
“These bridges connect Kentuckians to their jobs, doctors, school, and more and it’s important that we ensure they are safe and modern for folks to travel on,” said Gov. Beshear. “Once these projects are completed, Kentuckians will have safer travel, fewer delays and quicker commutes.”
The fifth round of awards will fund the replacement of ten bridges and the repair or preservation of two others to extend their lifespan. All the bridges involved are currently closed or have weight restrictions. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers reviewed each project to ensure effective solutions.
“Our focus is simple: Repair what’s failing and restore access where it’s been lost,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “These projects eliminate long detours, reopen safe routes for heavy vehicles, and strengthen the transportation network our communities rely on every day.”
Among the recipients is Flemingsburg city, awarded $510,000 for replacing the Cemetery Lane bridge over Town Branch Creek with a new 56-foot structure. Mayor Van Alexander expressed gratitude for the support provided by Gov. Beshear’s administration.
Crittenden County Fiscal Court received $780,000 for replacing and extending the Copperas Spring Road bridge by 30 feet and $590,000 for replacing the Nunn Switch #2 bridge. Judge/Executive Perry Newcom emphasized the importance of legislative support for continued funding.
Hickman County was granted $570,000 to replace and nearly double the length of the Springhill Road bridge to improve safety for school buses and farm equipment. Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson thanked state officials for their assistance.
Ballard County received $372,000 to construct a new Morning Meadows bridge. Judge/Executive Todd Cooper expressed appreciation for state efforts in securing this funding.
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