Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the latest round of funding recipients from the County and City Bridge Improvement Program, awarding $7.75 million for 17 critical bridge projects in 13 Kentucky counties and three cities.
The funding will repair, replace or preserve bridges to improve safety, extend their lifespan, remove lengthy detours and maintain important community links for Kentuckians.
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 Court
--City of Georgetown
--City of Winchester
--City of Wurtland
--Crittenden County Fiscal Court
--Graves 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
This fourth round of awards funds 12 bridge replacements and five bridges that will be repaired or preserved to extend the life of existing structures. All 17 bridges are currently closed or posted with weight restrictions. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers reviewed and validated each project to ensure the most effective solution.
“With these awards, we’re addressing the structures that most urgently need attention, so Kentuckians can travel safely and with confidence,” said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. “Replacing closed bridges and restoring access for school buses and large vehicles makes a big difference not only in time savings but in the quality of life for residents.”
Since the first round of funding was announced in 2025, $32.6 million has been awarded to local governments to address bridges that are closed, have posted weight restrictions or are in need of repairs.
More details about the awarded projects can be viewed here.
