Work set for Mason, Fleming and Lewis counties
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – Nearly $434,000 in contracts awarded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will mean upgrades to seven miles of roadways in Mason, Fleming and Lewis counties in Department of Highways District 9.
Projects awarded June 3 include resurfacing roads with new asphalt to boost Kentucky’s transportation reliability and improve safety for motorists.
“These are important investments in our transportation infrastructure,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Prather. “A solid transportation infrastructure is essential to our communities everywhere in the commonwealth.”
In District 9, low-bid contracts were awarded for the following work:
- Resurface Olive Hill-Vanceburg Road (KY 59) in Lewis County from KY 344 north to KY 9, a distance of 5.1 miles – to Mountain Enterprises Inc., $349,930.88.
- Resurface Mud Sock-Hillsboro Road (KY 2510) in Fleming County from KY 697 east to KY 1515, a distance of 0.5 miles – to H.G. Mays Corporation, $19,681.03.
- Resurface Garrett Run Road (KY 1443) from Cabin Creek Pike north to the Lewis County line, a distance of 1.55 miles – to H.G. Mays Corporation, $63,898.56.
Most projects will take place this summer or fall. During construction, motorists should “Drive Smart” in work zones and remain aware of workers, traffic control devices and construction equipment at all times.
