On Thursday May 9, 2013, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced
the Transportation Cabinet would be awarding contracts worth 64 million dollars.
As part of the Spring Asphalt Rehabilitation project, the money will be spread
out across 45 counties. Governor Beshear said, “Our highway system supports
virtually everything we do in Kentucky in terms of economic development,
commerce, jobs, education and recreation.” He added, “It represents an incalculable
investment, and good stewardship requires that we keep it well-maintained.” The
$64 million adds to the $27 million that was spent in April when the spring
construction season began.
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said, “Providing
safe and efficient travel routes through the Commonwealth is our main priority.”
“Improving and maintaining our roadways through asphalt rehabilitation is just
one of the ways we work toward this goal.”
There are 66 individual contracts for the $64 million to be
spent throughout the state as east as Pike County and as far west as Ballard
County.
Unfortunately, Trimble, Carroll, Oldham, and Henry Counties are not on the list to receive funding for road and highway construction at this time.
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