Metcalfe County set to receive $11.05 million for local improvements

Laura Leigh Goins

Deputy Chief of Staff for Media

 

Frankfort, Kentucky (April 15, 2024) – Representative Amy Neighbors announced more than $11 million in state funding returning to Metcalfe County to invest in transportation infrastructure.

“It is known that healthy roads lead to an even healthier economy,” said Neighbors. “It is exciting to see this robust appropriation come to Metcalfe County, and I look forward to seeing these much-needed improvements take shape throughout the next few years.”

The community will also see improvements in local roads, as the state road plan provides:

• $2.08 million in FY 25 to reroute KY-90 to the south of Summer Shade bypass.
• $2.27 million in FY 25 for horizontal and vertical alignment spot improvement on US-68, north of Edmonton at the KY-70 intersection.
• $3 million in FY 25 to improve highway safety on KY-163.
• $310,000 in FY 25 and 26 for intersection improvements at US-68 and KY-80.
• $1.86 million in FY 25 to improve safety and address geometric deficiencies on the LB Nunn Cumberland Expressway.

Lawmakers continued their efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in the best manner possible, changing the way the state provides funding for local road projects to ensure projects are awarded based on priority, rather than politics. House Joint Resolution 92 includes $ for Metcalfe County.

• $21,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Scott Drive.
• $33,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Shirley Street.
• $508,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Lone Star Ridge Road.
• $182,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Wilbur Glass Road.
• $482,000 in FY 25 for the resurfacing of Reese Hurt Road.

“This is the first time in years that we have had the opportunity to make this level of investments and that is a direct result of our commitment to both building the economy and eliminating unnecessary burdens to jobs and growth. At the same time, we’ve produced the most responsible budgets in generations,” said House Speaker David Osborne. “Amy Neighbors understood our philosophy from the very beginning of her term. She’s committed to advocating for the hardworking people of her district and understands that we have to invest their tax dollars with an eye toward returning the greatest results. The results of her efforts will create an impact on this district that will be felt for years to come.”

Lawmakers adjourned the 2024 Regular Session on Monday, April 15, after passing more than 200 pieces of legislation that include bills and resolutions aimed at strengthening educational opportunities, providing law enforcement with more tools, and investing in local communities to increase access to jobs. While the legislature will not reconvene to act on legislation until January of 2025, lawmakers will hold interim committee meetings throughout the year. These meetings will focus on monitoring how legislation is being implemented and researching issues for the next session.

For further information on the 2024 Regular Session or to learn more about the Kentucky General Assembly, visit legislature.ky.gov.