“These awards are going to make a big difference for our community,” said Representative Sarge Pollock. “Ensuring that Adair’s roads and infrastructure are taken care of is a key part of protecting the safety of Kentuckians today and for our future generations to come.”
The funding is part of HB 242, which provides more than $2.9 billion for the maintenance and construction of state roads over the next two years. The measure also includes $370 million for the rehabilitation and construction of bridges and sets aside $250 million to match federal dollars for mega projects in Northern, Eastern, and Western Kentucky.
The Adair County allocation is earmarked for the following projects:
-$2,002,000 to address condition of Loui B Nunn Cumberland Parkway from milepoint 36.159 to milepoint 43.02
-$880,000 for KY 55 new turning lane at Betty's OK Country Cooking
-$249,600 to improve safety and mobility along KY 55 Near Doc's Market
“I look forward to seeing how this improves the quality of life for so many in this region,” said Pollock. “This funding will support our ability to ensure community members have safe routes day in and day out.”
In addition to HB 241, lawmakers also crafted a two year budget for Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet. That bill, HB 241, includes funding for programs like an additional $4 million to increase access to driver’s license and permit testing and $11.4 million to be divided equally among the state’s 57 general aviation airports.
“This road plan and cabinet budget provide a very organized, methodical approach that both meets today’s needs and lays the groundwork for tomorrow. We only have one chance to spend each dollar and we owe it to the taxpayers of Kentucky to get it right,” House Speaker David Osborne added. “I commend House Transportation Budget Chair Sal Santoro and Representative Pollock for their commitment to prioritizing critical projects and identifying how we can make the most of the resources available to us.”
For further information about this legislation or any other actions taken by the Kentucky General Assembly, visit legislature.ky.gov.