Department of Highways, District 6
Governor Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Announce New Bridge Project on Lusby Mill Road in Grant County

Governor Fletcher and Transportation Cabinet Announce New Bridge Project on Lusby Mill Road in Grant County

Covington, Kentucky – (January 31, 2006) – As part of Governor Ernie Fletcher’s vision to provide a safe and reliable transportation system, today Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert announces a bridge replacement on Lusby Mill Road (County Route 1228) at Three Forks Creek in Grant County, Kentucky.

“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.”

Jones & Bourland Inc. of Prestonsburg, Kentucky was awarded the low bid contract for $561,818.00.

The contractor plans to begin work on the project February 6, 2006, installing signage and mobilizing equipment.  Some utility work remains and crews will begin excavating.  The road closure is currently planned for the first of April and will remain until after the construction project is complete in June, 2006.

The old bridge was estimated to be built in the 1930’s.  It is a steel thru truss bridge that has a single lane wooden deck.  The new concrete bridge and approaches will be 750 feet long.  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.

State Representative Royce Adams (D-Williamstown) stated that “this bridge replacement has been on the agenda for several years and it will be a welcomed site for the residents in this area.”  He also added, “It will definitely improve safety, especially for our school busses.”

State Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) said, “This bridge is a much needed improvement on the infrastructure in Grant County that will provide a safer route for the citizens of Grant and Owen County.”

The contractors have 102 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 roadwork and obey work zone speed limits where applicable.

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