Governor Beshear has announced over six million dollars that is being spread across 12 counties and one city for critical bridge projects. The funding is part of the Kentucky County and City Bridge Improvement Program.
The program sets aside $25 million in each of the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. It was recommended by Governor Beshear and authorized by the 2024 legislature through House Bill 265.
The funding is earmarked to repair, replace, or preserve bridges to improve safety, extend their lifespan, and maintain important routes for Kentuckians.
David Daugherty is the Marion County Judge Executive. His county received over a quarter million dollars to build a new bridge on Tucker Road.
“Building a new bridge means restoring peace of mind, safer travel, and helping our farmers the support they need to keep our rural economy moving. It will also decrease response time for our emergency personnel at moments when every second counts.”
The Woodford County Fiscal Court received $1.1 million for a bridge replacement project on Paynes Depot Road, a rural road that carries over 1,000 vehicles daily between Woodford and Scott counties. James Kay is the Woodford County Judge Executive. During a video presentation, he said this bridge is vital for first responders.
“With the passage of time, this bridge is in a state of needed repair, and if it were to shut down like our Weisenberger Mill Bridge did just recently, it would be a long trip around the roads for our EMS, our police and our fire to get to folks.”
10 new bridges will replace existing structures across the selected communities. Three bridges will be repaired or preserved to extend the life of existing structures.
All 13 bridges are currently posted with weight restrictions or closed.
For a full list of funding recipients, please visit here.
