Thomas said, “These funds will enable much-needed repairs to local roads, improving safety and mobility for more than 60 homes and businesses that rely on Houser Road each day.”
He said discretionary funds are intended to help counties cover additional maintenance and repair items that would create a budget crunch for county operations.
Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal had identified this project as one of the most critical in the county. It will address asphalt deterioration and enable construction of a new bridge over Smith Creek. The current bridge is restricted to an 18-ton load limit, which means school buses and trucks are required to take an extended detour.
Projects submitted to the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration were evaluated by the KYTC district staff to assess the condition of roads and determine the most critical needs based on factors such as safety, economic impact, and traffic volumes.
Judge-Executive Neal, Sen. Danny Carroll, and Rep. Chris Freeland expressed their appreciation for the discretionary funds, saying the investment will benefit many people in the county.
The Marshall County Fiscal Court is responsible for administering the work, and KYTC will reimburse the county for the projects.
