Department of Highways, District 6
GOVERNOR FLETCHER AND TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE BRACKEN COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECT

GOVERNOR FLETCHER AND TRANSPORTATION CABINET ANNOUNCE BRACKEN COUNTY BRIDGE PROJECT

COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s vision to provide a safe and reliable transportation system, today Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert announces a bridge and approaches replacement on KY 1951 (Johnsville-Foster Road) at the Fork of Snag Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky.

 “This administration is on track to reach our goal of making our highway infrastructure reliable, and one which will increase economic possibilities for our citizens,” said Governor Fletcher. “The people of the commonwealth deserve safe and reliable highways and cost-efficient services from their transportation cabinet, and that’s what they are getting.”

The currant bridge is a Twin Arch Steel Structure Plate Pipe.    The new concrete bridge will be 50 feet long and the approaches will be rebuilt.  It will have 10 foot lanes and two foot shoulders.  The new bridge and approaches will be up to current standards which in turn will provide safer passage.

 “The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to ensuring the Commonwealth’s prosperity and safe mobility by paving the way forward full speed ahead,” said Secretary Nighbert.  “The governor has directed our cabinet to improve efficiency and maximize the value taxpayers get out of every dollar.  We are using those guiding principals on projects both large and small.”

Judy Construction of Cynthiana, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract for $382,478.00.

The contractor plans to begin work on the project March 13, 2006.  The road will be closed until the construction is complete.  The project has a June 30, 2006 completion date. 

”This bridge replacement will be a welcomed improvement for the residents in this area,” said Rep. Mike Denham (D-Maysville). “It will improve safety for all residents." 

Sen. Charlie Borders (R-Grayson) said, “It’s very pleasing to me to work with local officials in Bracken County, Rep. Denham and the Transportation Cabinet to begin work on this much needed project.  This helps continue our goal of providing safe roads and bridges especially for our school busses.”

The contractors have 80 working construction days to complete the project.

Construction activities are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Motorists are urged to use caution in work areas, and to be alert for flaggers, workers, and equipment which may block a portion of the roadway, and other items of concern in work zones.  Motorists are asked to pay careful attention to warning signs alerting them of the road work and obey work zone speed limits where applicable.

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