Staff Report
CALLOWAY COUNTY – Gov. Andy Beshear announced the projects awarded in the latest round of funding from the County and City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP), which totaled $6.5 million. The Calloway County Fiscal Court is one of 13 municipalities to receive round-three funding, receiving $490,000 for the replacement of the bridge on Charlie Miller Road.
The program is designed to help local governments repair, replace or preserve bridges to improve safety and extend the lifespan of the structures. Nearly $25 million has been awarded to local governments in the first year of the program to address bridges that are closed, have posted traffic limitations, or in need of repair.
“Bridges link more than roads; they link Kentuckians to the places that matter most like school, work or health care,” Beshear said in a press release. “This program keeps local bridges in a good state of repair so they can remain in service as safe and efficient connections for the families, first responders and businesses that rely on them.”
“We know the importance of getting to and from school, work and church and getting there safely.” he added. “This program supports critical improvements that will extend the life of each bridge so they can remain in service for the families, first responders and businesses that rely on them.”
Recommended by Beshear and authorized by the 2024 legislature through House Bill 265, CCBIP sets aside $25 million in each of the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. To date, 58 projects for 44 counties and five cities received awards in the first two funding rounds. This third round of awards funds for the replacement of 10 bridges and three will be repaired or preserved to extend the life of existing structures. All 13 bridges are currently posted with weight restrictions or closed.
Beshear announced round one awards in February. In that round, the Calloway County Fiscal Court received $430,000 to replace a bridge on Clayton Drive and $505,000 to replace a bridge on Furches Trail. Calloway also received funding in round two – $410,000 to repair the Clayton Town Road bridge.
Each project was reviewed and validated by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers to ensure the most effective solutions.
“A lot is riding on our roads and bridges and we are proud to invest state dollars in keeping them safe and sound for years to come through this program,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray.
Local governments interested in funding opportunities for fiscal year 2026 are encouraged to contact the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid or their local Department of Highways district office for more information.
