FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more than $6 million will fund 12 critical bridge projects across nine Kentucky counties and one city.
The funding will help Kentuckians travel faster and more safely by supporting repairs, replacements, and reopenings of locally owned bridges.
This marks the latest round of support from Team Kentucky’s County and City Bridge Improvement Program, which has provided $38.7 million to local governments since launching in 2025.
“These bridges connect Kentuckians to their jobs, doctors, school and more, and it’s important that we ensure they are safe and modern for folks to travel on,” Beshear said. “Once these projects are completed, Kentuckians will have safer travel, fewer delays and quicker commutes.”
This fifth round of awards covers 10 bridge replacements and two bridge repairs or preservation projects to extend the life of existing structures. All 12 bridges are either closed or currently posted with weight restrictions.
Engineers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reviewed and validated each project to confirm the most effective solutions.
“Our focus is simple: Repair what’s failing and restore access where it’s been lost,” said Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. “These projects eliminate long detours, reopen safe routes for heavy vehicles, and strengthen the transportation network our communities rely on every day.”
Among the newest awards are projects in Ballard, Hickman and Crittenden counties and in the city of Flemingsburg, addressing long-standing infrastructure needs.
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