Williamsburg receiving $12,000 for Brush Arbor paving

Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than $2.8 million in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) funding to give travelers a smoother, safer drive and to support economic development in local communities, including some funding headed to Whitley County.

The June Department of Rural and Municipal Aid discretionary funding awards will support 27 projects that include resurfacing at least 28 miles of local roadways and improving connections to existing and emerging business sites.

The funding includes $12,000 for the City of Williamsburg, which will go towards resurfacing work at Brush Arbor.

“For many Kentuckians, the most important mile they travel is from home to work, school or places of worship,” Beshear said. “Each dollar will support much-needed repairs and economy-boosting infrastructure upgrades to improve the lives of Kentuckians.”

All projects were submitted to the KYTC Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for consideration. They were evaluated by staff in each of the 12 Department of Highways districts, who considered such factors as safety, traffic volume and economic impact.

In each case, the county fiscal court or city council approved for funding is responsible for administering the work and will be reimbursed by KYTC.