Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced his state had awarded $7.75 million in funding to support bridge projects across the states.
The money, part of the County and City Bridge Improvement Program, will fund 17 critical bridge projects across 13 counties and three cities in the state. Money will be used to repair, replace or preserve bridges to improve safety, extend their lifespan, remove detours and maintain important links between communities, officials said.
“Kentucky’s bridges don’t just connect roads, they connect our families to their jobs, schools and communities,” said Gov. Beshear. “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.”
All of the projects will address bridges across the state that are either currently closed or posted with weight restrictions. Officials said engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have reviewed each project to ensure that they are the most effective solutions. The awards will fund 12 bridge replacements and five bridge repairs or life extensions. Since the first round of funding was announced in 2025, more than $32 million has been awarded to local governments to replace or repair bridges.
“With these awards, we’re addressing the structures that most urgently need attention, so Kentuckians can travel safely and with confidence,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said. “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.”
Among the latest announced awards were $811,000 for a bridge replacement project on Bill Lewis Hollo in Letcher County; $620,000 for a total bridge replacement on North Tanyard Road in Trigg County; and $900,000 for a bridge replacement on Sulfur Lick Road in Washington County.
“We are so thankful in Washington County to have leaders like Gov. Beshear, Secretary Gray, Commissioner Lewis and our legislative body to fund programs like these,” said Washington County Judge/Executive Timothy Graves. “Small counties just can’t come up with the money it takes to replace bridges this size, so we are very thankful for these funds.”