PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2018) – As part of Governor Matt Bevin’s commitment to prioritize transportation infrastructure projects and increase economic opportunity across the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is pleased to announce $210,000 in discretionary funds have been awarded to the Union County Fiscal Court for vital resurfacing work on Old Cadiz-Maggie Road. The county will receive reimbursement for repairs to correct potholes 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.”
Trigg County Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander identified these roads as being among the most critical in the county.
“The news of receiving funding to resurface Old Cadiz-Maggie Road is wonderful”, said Judge-Executive Alexander. “It is in bad disrepair and dangerous in some places. We appreciate Gov. Bevin and KYTC officials for recognizing the issue and I am thankful for their quick response to help me fulfill one of my commitments to improve infrastructure and investments for the future of Trigg County.”
Projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration were evaluated by the KYTC District 2 engineering staff to assess the most critical transportation needs based on factors such as safety, economic impact, and traffic volume.
“The Administration has made Kentucky’s infrastructure need and economic development a priority and this project will bring needed repairs to the road before the winter season to help maintain dairy operations and access for motorists,” said Sen. Stan Humphries.
Rep. Walker Thomas described the importance of the road improvements to local citizens and businesses.
“The condition of the road posed safety concerns and began to have an impact on area residents and farmers who use it as a main access route to their homes and farms,” said Rep. Thomas. “This funding allows needed repairs to be made and I’m glad for the support from Frankfort to improve local roads.”
The Trigg County Fiscal Court is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the county for the project.
Resurfacing work will address:
Old Cadiz-Maggie Road (County Road 1180) from milepoint 0 to milepoint 2.8