Ballard, Fulton County Get State Road Funding

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced funding for roadwork throughout Ballard and Fulton County.

In a press release, it was announced that Ballard Fiscal Court will receive $196,160 in discretionary funds for vital resurfacing work on Kevil Road, Wildlife Lodge Road, Dennis Lane and Pace Lane. Fulton Fiscal Court will receive $284,910 for work on Running Slough Road and Palestine Road. Resurfacing repairs address existing surface cracks, potholes, rutting, crumbling shoulders and base failures.

“The Bevin Administration continues to focus on taking care of what we have at both the state and local level to address critical infrastructure needs that improve safety and support job creation and retention,” said KYTC Secretary Greg Thomas. “This funding builds upon existing transportation investments and allows the Cabinet to collaborate with local governments to identify projects that will have large impacts to communities."

“I want to thank Governor Bevin for his assistance in making several Ballard County roads safer,” said Ballard County Judge-Executive Todd Cooper. “Governor Bevin and his amazing staff, including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet leadership, are very progressive in assisting local governments in making our transportation system as safe as possible for those travelers who use our roads and to promote economic development.”

“The people of Fulton County and the Fulton County Fiscal Court would like to express appreciation to the Secretary of Transportation and Governor Bevin for awarding us funding for the paving of these roads,” said Fulton County Judge-Executive Jim Martin. “We appreciate the leadership in the Transportation Cabinet and the Governor’s office for recognizing our road issues and providing the funding for these repairs. We appreciate the aggressive approach this administration is taking to restore Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure.”

Projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration were evaluated by the KYTC district staff to assess the condition of roads and determine the most critical needs based on factors such as safety, economic impact, and traffic volumes.