Beshear announces $7.75 million for bridge projects, including in Barren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the latest round of funding will go to 17 critical bridge projects across Kentucky, including in Barren County.

According to a release Thursday, the County and City Bridge Improvement Program is awarding $7.75 million, supporting repairs, replacements and the preservation of multiple Kentucky bridges.

Of that funding, the release states Barren County Fiscal Court will receive $175,000 to improve a bridge on Siddens Road.

“Kentucky’s bridges don’t just connect roads, they connect our families to their jobs, schools and communities,” Beshear said. “While construction may seem like a hassle, these projects will mean safer travel, fewer traffic delays, and more potholes getting fixed. These are good things for Kentuckians.”

Awards will be issued to the following recipients:

• Barren County Fiscal Court
• Calloway County Fiscal Courl
• City of Georgetown
• City of Winchester
• City of Wurtland
• Crittenden County Fiscal Court
• Gaves County Fiscal Court
• Laurel County Fiscal Court
• Letcher County Fiscal Court
• Livingston County Fiscal Court
• Marion County Fiscal Court
• Mason County Fiscal Court
• McCracken County Fiscal Court
• Trigg County Fiscal Court
• Union County Fiscal Court
• Washington County Fiscal Court

More details about the awarded projects can be viewed here.