LaRue County received $201,958 to resurface Ferrill Hill Road and Alvin Brooks Road.
The $11.8 million from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will support 177 projects throughout the state that include resurfacing, patching and sealing, storm drain work, slip repair and, in one case, a connector road for economic development.
âOne way we build a better Kentucky is by making our streets and roads better,â Gov. Andy Beshear said in a news release. âThis funding enables 46 cities and counties to upgrade pavements and improve local transportation infrastructure, which will directly benefit Kentuckians in these communities.â
All the projects were submitted to the KYTC Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for discretionary fund consideration. The needs were evaluated by staff in each of the 12 Department of Highways districts, who considered such factors as safety, traffic volume and economic impact.
The 2021 Best in Kentucky finalists have been named and ten are centered in LaRue County. Voting takes place from May 1 through May 31 for first, second and third place . To vote for your favorites, visit https://www.kentuckyliving.com/contests. The winners will be announced August 26, live on Facebook and YouTube. They will also be published in Kentucky Living magazine’s September edition as well as KentuckyLiving.com.
LaRue County finalists: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Historic Site. Kayla’s Fill-Up Station, Down-Home Restaurant and Hamburger Arrowhead BBQ, Barbecue The Sweet Shoppe and Dessert Café, Sweet Spot and Made in Kentucky Product