Pair of Trigg County bridge projects granted funds for repairs

A pair of Trigg County bridge projects have been granted some funding by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

According to a news release, that money is made available through the County-City Bridge Improvement Program. The funding will help Kentuckians get where they need to go quicker and more safely through repairs, replacements and reopening of locally owned bridges.

Trigg County Fiscal Court has been awarded $30,000 for repairs to the Kings Chapel Road bridge and then received another $5,000 for repairs to the Old Dover Road bridge.

This fifth round of awards funds 10 bridge replacements and two bridges that will be repaired or preserved to extend the life of existing structures. All 12 bridges are closed or currently posted with weight restrictions.

Governor Andy Beshear says, “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. Once these projects are completed, Kentuckians will have safer travel, fewer delays and quicker commutes.”