Court approves 80/20 bridge resolution for Spring Branch and backs water-interconnect grant application

Feb 16, 2026

The Fiscal Court approved a resolution to apply for an 80/20 state bridge grant for Spring Branch Bridge and endorsed a water-redundancy/interconnect grant to create countywide water routing for emergencies, citing the incoming Olby water plant.

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Letcher County Fiscal Court approved a resolution with the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid to pursue an 80/20 state-local bridge grant for Spring Branch Bridge. Under the program, the state can provide funding up to $100,000, with the county providing the 20% local match. Court members said the Spring Branch structure has a lowered weight limit and restricted school-bus travel, making it a priority for the 80/20 program.

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