FLEMINGSBURG — Parts of three county roads in Fleming County will soon undergo resurfacing projects thanks to discretionary funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Fleming County Fiscal Court was recently awarded $490,000 in Department of Rural and Municipal Aid discretionary funds during its meeting Tuesday morning, to be used for resurfacing projects on a number of county roads. Jill Horn, a representative of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet appeared before the court to make the announcement.
“In order to continue our economic success and development, we must have a strong infrastructure,” Horn said. “You have limited funding at the county level, and we have limited funding at the state level. That is why Governor (Matt) Bevin has been adamant that we work with you and other local officials and communities to assess and prioritize infrastructure needs.”
Among the roads which will receive resurfacing using these funds are parts of Turner Road, Logan Run Road and Maddox Pike. According to the KYTC, these routes carry more than 820 motorists daily and provide access to several agricultural operations and businesses.
Resurfacing repairs will address existing surface cracks, potholes, rutting, crumbling shoulders and base failures.
After learning the county will receive such a large amount of money to help repair roads, the court was well pleased by the news. Fleming County Judge-Executive Larry Foxworthy said the amount received is by and large the highest award of discretionary funds he has ever seen while in office.
“Governor Matt Bevin, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II were instrumental in assisting Fleming County in obtaining the much needed discretionary funds to provide safe and efficient routes for our constituents, businesses and schools who travel on Turner Road, Logan Run Road and Maddox Pike,” Foxworthy said. “This award of additional funding from the transportation cabinet has made it possible to enhance the quality of life and to ensure the safety of our citizens in the Commonwealth.”
The fiscal court will be responsible for administering the work to the roads, while KYTC will reimburse the county for the projects.
