FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two bridge-replacement projects in Calloway County are among those receiving Phase 1 funding from the County-City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP), Gov. Andy Beshear announced at a press conference today. In total, $10.2 million in awards will fund 23 bridge projects across the commonwealth.
“In November, we told you about a new opportunity for our cities and counties, one that will provide better, safer infrastructure for all Kentuckians,” Beshear said. “Now, three months later, we’re here to award $10 million to fix local bridges that are in need of repair. Our families worry every day about the safety of our roads and bridges and how long it will take to get them where they need to go.”
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.
In addition to Calloway, projects were awarded in Ballard, Barren, Campbell, Clay, Graves, Grayson, Hickman, Johnson, LaRue, Lyon, Marion, McCracken, Menifee, Nelson, Ohio, Washington and Wolfe counties and the city of Winchester. A full list of projects can be found here.
Today’s announcement was for Phase 1 projects. The application window for Phase 2 is open now, and Phase 3 will take place from March through May.
“We’ll use these funds to repair bridges that are closed, have traffic limitations or are in need of repair,” Beshear said. “This work means that our families will no longer have to detour to get to their homes, schools health care centers, churches, or to get groceries or pick up, medicine. Bridges are a vital link for Kentuckians.”
