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Fiscal Court approves KYTC District 5 recommendations for rural roads; $452,000 noted for county projects
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Summary
Spencer County Fiscal Court unanimously approved Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5’s 2024–25 Rural Secondary Roads recommendations, directing work on Mill Road and resurfacing on Elk Creek Road and a portion of Route 1633. Officials said about $452,000 was available and a resolution was adopted to formalize the projects.
Spencer County Fiscal Court voted Sept. 16 to approve Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5’s list of recommended rural secondary projects for the 2024–25 fiscal year, allowing the county to proceed with resurfacing and maintenance work including completion of Mill Road and resurfacing on Elk Creek Road.
Larry Chaney, P.E., of KYTC District 5, told the court that the county’s Rural Secondary allotment for the program totaled roughly $452,000 and that the cabinet recommended using those funds to finish Mill Road and to move quickly on Elk Creek Road. “There was about $452,000 available for roads,” Chaney said during the meeting.
Magistrate Cotton moved to approve the District 5 recommendation for Mill Road and for a segment of Route 1633 from Industrial Drive to Highway 155; Magistrate Stump seconded the motion. With all members present voting aye by voice, the court approved a formal resolution directing County staff to proceed with the projects and to document the cabinet’s recommendations in writing.
The court and KYTC representatives also discussed related maintenance matters, including roadside tree trimming and bridge timing. Magistrate Stump pressed for more aggressive limb and tree clearing on narrow county roads used by farm vehicles and semitrailers, saying constituents could not drive safely without striking side mirrors. A District 5 representative said crews and mowing operations were in place, including a crew led by an employee named Keith, and that they would address limb trimming as part of routine maintenance.
On bridges, Representative Tipton (identified in the meeting record as Representative Tipton) confirmed the Highway 44 bridge is listed in KYTC’s six-year plan (with a planning date listed in the cabinet materials). The court also discussed the Old Heady Road bridge project separately; that FEMA-approved project is pending design approval and potential KACo financing if the court decides to proceed.
Why it matters: the county’s rural secondary funding and the cabinet’s recommendations determine which local roads receive resurfacing and maintenance this year. The adopted resolution gives county staff the authority to begin work and to coordinate with KYTC on procurements and scheduling.
Next steps: the county clerk will incorporate the adopted resolution into the official record and county staff will coordinate project scheduling, contracting with KYTC-approved contractors where required, and any necessary budget transfers to cover upfront costs until state reimbursements are processed.