Department of Highways, District 6
Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $397,991 in Highway Contracts in Carroll County

Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $397,991 in Highway Contracts in Carroll County

Covington, KY – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Carroll County.  Three contracts, totaling $397,991.17 have been approved by the cabinet.

“Our highway system is the driving force behind Kentucky’s economic prosperity and flourishing commerce,” said Governor Ernie Fletcher.  “These projects are an example of our continuing work to provide a safe and reliable transportation system throughout the commonwealth.”

One project will replace a culvert over McCools Creek on KY 47/Sanders Ghent Road.  Hinkle Contracting Corporation, of Paris, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract in the amount of $162,762.92.  

Another project will be asphalt resurfacing on Ghent-Sanders Road (KY 47) from KY 2984 extending northwesterly to US 42. Eaton Asphalt Paving Company, Inc., of Covington, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract in the amount of $214,163.00.

The third contract awarded is an entrance upgrade for General Butler State Park from KY 227.  RGF, Inc., of Flemingsburg, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract in the amount of $21,061.25.

Carroll County is one of eleven counties in District Six. Approximately $12,262,333.59 million has been awarded for projects in District Six during the latest round of contract approvals.. Statewide, more than $110 million worth of projects have been authorized. 

“These maintenance, upgrades and new road projects reflect our commitment to the traveling public,” said acting Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert. “Kentucky’s motorists can rest assured that they are driving on safe, reliable roads.”

Locally, work is expected to begin in the near future and should be completed by the end of the year. Construction activities are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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