$6 million in state funding includes four area bridges

More than $6 million announced for 12 Kentucky bridge projects includes four in our region.

Crittenden County Fiscal Court received $780,000 for a total replacement and 30-foot extension of the Copperas Spring Road bridge, and $590,000 for replacement of the Nunn Switch #2 bridge.
 
Hickman County received $570,000 to replace and nearly double the length of the Springhill Road bridge. The new 64-foot connection will improve safety and access for school buses and farm equipment.

Ballard County received $372,000 for a new Morning Meadows bridge that will replace the old structure.

Kentucky's County and City Bridge Improvement Program has awarded $38.7 million to local governments since the first round announced earlier this year.