Staff report
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced award recipients for the second round of funding from the state’s County-City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) today. A total of $8.2 million was awarded to 22 crucial bridge projects in three Kentucky cities and 15 counties, including $410,000 to the Calloway County Fiscal Court to repair the Clayton Town Road bridge.
“We’re continuing to deliver on our promise to improve infrastructure where it’s needed most,” Beshear said in a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet press release. “These projects will reopen closed bridges, strengthen aging ones and ensure every Kentuckian can travel safely, whether they’re headed to work, school or the doctor. This is how we build and strengthen our New Kentucky Home.”
CCBIP was established in 2024, setting aside a total of $25 million per year for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to address local bridge closures, traffic limitations or necessary repairs. The program was designed to assist local government in maintaining safe and efficient community connections throughout the commonwealth.
In February, Beshear announced $10.2 million for the first round of awards under the program. Phase 1 included 23 projects in 18 counties and the city of Winchester. In that round, Calloway County received a total of $935,000 to fund two bridge replacement projects – $430,000 for one on Clayton Road and $505,000 for one on Furches Trail.
Phase 2 includes 22 projects, including 12 new bridges that replace existing structures and 10 bridge repair/preservation projects. Of the 22 bridges, eight are currently closed.
Projects were reviewed by KYTC’s Office of the Secretary, Department of Highways, Structures Engineers, District Highway Engineers and Rural and Municipal Aid to ensure the proposed solutions would be effective.
“Each bridge plays a crucial role in daily life – supporting school routes, first responders and local economies,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray in the press release. “Our review committee has prioritized the projects with the greatest need. This investment helps communities stay connected and safe.”
CCBIP will continue to provide funding opportunities in future rounds. The application window for Phase 3 is currently open. KYTC encourages local governments interested in future funding opportunities to contact the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid or their local Department of Highways district office for more information.
