Department of Highways, District 6
Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $989,252 in Highway Contracts in Harrison County

Governor Fletcher & Transportation Cabinet Award $989,252 in Highway Contracts in Harrison County

Covington, Kentucky – (August 26, 2005) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to upgrade the highway network in Harrison County.  Two contracts totaling $989,252.75 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.”

These contracts involve two different asphalt resurfacing projects.  One project is resurfacing KY 36 (Cynthiana-Williamstown Road) from the Grant County line extending north to KY 1842.  Hinkle Contracting Corporation, of Paris, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract of $496,767.75.

The contract was awarded for asphalt resurfacing on various routes in Harrison County. Hinkle Contracting Corporation, of Paris, Kentucky was also awarded the low bid contract of $492,485.00.

Harrison 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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