Hancock County set to receive $10,242,000 for local improvements
On Thursday, April 17th, Representative Scott Lewis announced more than $10M in state funding returning to Hancock County to invest in roadways and essential infrastructure.
“I am proud to announce that after a long process, more than $10 million in state funding is coming back home to Hancock County,” said Lewis. “Throughout this process, the legislature was able to develop an impactful yet fiscally responsible budget that will serve both our community and our commonwealth over the next two years.
State Road Plan
The community will also see improvements in local roads, as the state road plan provides: $2.1M in FY25 to improve the connection between US-60 and Cannelton Bridge approach at Hawesville, $24K in FY25 to install guardrails on KY-261, $525K in FY24 and $5.25M in FY25 to pavement conditions on US-60, and $900K in FY25 and $1.25M in FY26 to widen US-60 from Lewisport to KY-1957.
“These investments into our roadways are also investments into our communities,” Lewis said. “This funding will not only give more peace of mind to our drivers, but also provide a path to future opportunities for our district.”
Local Road Projects
Lawmakers continued their efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are invested in the best manner possible, changing the way the state provides funding for local road projects to ensure projects are awarded based on priority, rather than politics. House Joint Resolution 92 includes $193,000 for Hancock County – $22K in FY25 to resurface Old Mill Rd., and $171K in FY25 to resurface Crowe Rd.
“Representative Scott Lewis is an incredible advocate for his constituents,” said House Speaker David Osborne. “Scott has worked tirelessly throughout the budget process to ensure that his district receives the funding it needs, all the while supporting our commonwealth’s need for fiscal responsibility.”
Lawmakers adjourned the 2024 Regular Session on Monday, April 15, after passing more than 200 pieces of legislation that includes bills and resolutions aimed at strengthening educational opportunity, providing law enforcement with more tools, and investing in local communities to increase access to jobs. While the legislature will not reconvene to act on legislation until January of 2025, lawmakers will hold interim committee meetings throughout the year. These meetings will focus on monitoring how legislation is being implemented and researching issues for the next session.
For further information on the 2024 Regular Session or to learn more about the Kentucky General Assembly, visit legislature.ky.gov.
