Boone County approves resurfacing, turn lanes, culvert work and other public‑works contracts

Boone County Fiscal Court approved a package of public‑works contract awards and grant agreements during its Aug. 19 meeting.

Public Works Director Rob Franksman recommended awarding the FY26 summer resurfacing program (approx. 9 miles, ~9,000 tons of asphalt, plus parking-lot work for the Boone County Water District) to Eaton Asphalt for $935,620, approximately 11% below the engineer's estimate. The court approved the award unanimously.

The court also approved awarding construction of left-turn lanes on Kentucky 20 at Aviation Boulevard to Lawrence Construction for $1,474,081.50; the project qualifies for federal reimbursement (up to $910,000) and is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2026.

A drainage culvert replacement and drainage improvements on Big Bone Church Road were awarded to Straight Edge Construction for $192,182. The project is fully funded in the FY26 budget; staff said construction requires about 16 days of road closure and will be completed by Dec. 15.

Separately, the court approved a contract modification for GRW Engineers to cover additional survey and design work required by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) on the Cherry Hill subdivision sidewalk project, adding roughly $42,250 to the design fee because KYTC tightened federal funding requirements.

Rob Franksman also briefed the court on the county's Safe Streets for All grant from the Federal Highway Administration, which will reimburse about $709,064 (80% of project cost) for high-friction surface and shouldering at five locations; the Kentucky Cabinet provided $168,000 as the county match, leaving the county responsible for an estimated ~1% of the total project cost.

All procurement motions carried on unanimous voice votes.

Staff said they will coordinate road-closure notices with affected residents and provide timelines for construction phases.