Warren County receives $42.3 million for road, infrastructure improvements
FRANFORT, Ky. – Warren County will receive $42,360,000 to fund road and infrastructure projects.
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, according to the Legislative Research Commission.
“This is significant funding that will improve the condition of the roads in our area,” said Rep. Steve Sheldon. “Investment in our roads and infrastructure is investment in our local community.”
The Warren County funding will be used for multiple projects, including improving U.S. 31W from Campbell Lane to University Boulevard and adding an extension of Three Springs Road from Flealand to the Natcher Parkway.
In addition, the funds will be divided up for the following projects:
– $4,000,000 to improve KY-185 from 0.24 miles south of Pruitt Road to 0.16 miles south of KY 1320
– $1,600,000 to construct left and right turn lanes from U.S. 68/KY-80 onto Fred Madison Road
– $640,000 to reconstruct KY-622 (Plano Road) to eliminate two right-angle curves
– $4,900,000 for Three Springs Road extension from Flealand to the Natcher Parkway including bridge over Parkway
– $4,290,000 to widen U.S. 31W from Warren/Simpson County Line to Buchanon Park
– $3,150,000 for major widening/reconstruction of Cemetery Road (KY-234) from Fountain Trace to Roger Porter Road
– $3,000,000 to improve U.S. 31W from Campbell Lane to University Boulevard
– $2,760,000 to improve mobility and reduce congestion on U.S. 31W from U.S. 68 to Mizpah
– $1,340,000 for safety improvements and rehabilitation on KY-3225
– $510,000 to widen KY-234 from MP 11.9 to 12.4
– $1,860,000 to reduce congestion and increase safety on Cave Mill Road/Dishman Lane from the end of the three-lane section near Raintree Drive (MP 0.570) just east of Grider Pond Road
– $4,000,000 to improve mobility and reduce congestion on U.S. 31W from Mizpah Road to Freeport Road
– $7,700,000 to improve connectivity to Transpark
– $1,800,000 to reduce congestion and increase safety and mobility on Dishman Lane Extension from MP 0.570 to just east of Grider Pond Road on Cave Mill Road
– $750,000 to design a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of KY-101 and the I-65 southbound entrance and exit ramps in Smiths Grove, widen the existing I-65 southbound exit ramp to two lanes, and extend the beginning point of the ramp approximately five-hundred to one-thousand feet north
Rep. Michael Meredith said the funding will help meet the area’s growing needs.
“As our area continues to expand, it is important that our roadways are able to accommodate that growth,” said Meredith. “This funding will go toward ensuring that both our residents and visitors are able to travel safely and efficiently.”
Rep. Shawn McPherson, who also represents Simpson County, said widening of U.S. 31W from the Warren/Simpson County line has been years in the making.
“Widening of 31W has been a gradual but much needed process over the past several years. This project will allow for safer and more efficient travel between Warren and Simpson Counties, expanding access for rural communities.”
For further information, you can visit legislature.ky.gov.
