Warren County set to receive $108 million in state investments

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Senate President Pro-Tempore David Givens, R-Greensburg, Senate Majority Whip Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville announced $108 million in state investments for Warren County, according to a release.

Breakdown of Investments:

• House Bill (HB) 900 included $50.5 million for one of Kentucky’s most densely populated counties
• Western Kentucky University is set to receive $15.4 million for information technology infrastructure upgrades
• Warren County Board of Education will receive $9.1 million of these funds toward the IMPACT Center for Leadership and Innovation
• Approximately $16 million will be allocated to the City of Bowling Green for infrastructure installations, facility support and recreational amenities at the Riverfront Park
• $5 million allocated to the Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grant Program Fund
• $5 million was designated for the Warren County Fiscal Court to sustain the workforce talent recruitment pilot program in south-central Kentucky.
• $5 million was allocated to the Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grant Program Fund, while another $5 million was designated for the Warren County Fiscal Court to sustain the workforce talent recruitment pilot program in south-central Kentucky.

Biennial Road Plan $58.6 million Investment Breakdown:

• House Bill (HB) 502 includes $4.6 billion statewide biennial road plan alongside a $7 billion transportation operating budget
• $18.72 million to widen U.S. Highway 31W from the Warren/Simpson County line to Buchanon Park,
• $11.78 million to create an extension between Three Springs Road and Flealand to the Natcher Parkway,
• $6.83 million to reduce congestion and increase safety on Cave Mill Road/Dishman Lane from the end of the three-lane section near Raintree Drive, just east of Grider Pond Road and
• $4.63 million to improve mobility and reduce congestion on US Highway 31W from Mizpah Road to Freeport Road
• $4.6 billion biennial road plan alongside a $7 billion transportation operating budget

“Our biennial road plan reflects a strong commitment to improving infrastructure across Warren County by enhancing connectivity, easing congestion and supporting continued growth in our communities,” said Wise. “These projects will strengthen our transportation network, improve safety for families and businesses, and ensure our region is well-positioned for future economic development.”