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Residents press for paved roads and cell coverage; public works outlines bridge, asphalt and FEMA plans
Summary
Hidden Valley residents told the Bourbon County Commission that poor road conditions and lack of cellular service impede emergency response and daily life; Public Works outlined near‑term bridge and asphalt work, KDOT timelines and FEMA reimbursement uncertainty.
Residents of Hidden Valley and other northwest Bourbon County neighborhoods told the commission Aug. 12 that failing rural roads and poor cell coverage create safety and economic hardships.
"We have 100 full time residents in Hidden Valley. It cannot go unpaved," said Katie Bowersman of Hidden Valley Lakes, describing repeated vehicle damage and long ambulance response times that leave neighbors "at the mercy" of family members during medical emergencies.
Bowersman asked the county to consider placing a…
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