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Frankfort signs on to $37M Singing Bridge replacement request, approves $1M state match application
Summary
Frankfort approved submitting a USDOT Bridge Investment Program application seeking $29.6 million in federal funds toward a $37 million Singing Bridge replacement and authorized a $1 million state match application through the Cabinet for Economic Development (CED).
Frankfort officials authorized the Mayor to sign a USDOT Bridge Investment Program (BIP) grant application that requests $29.6 million in federal funds toward a $37 million Singing Bridge replacement project, with a total local and state match of $7.4 million.
The Singing Bridge (US60X) has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic since Aug. 30, 2024, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading replacement efforts. City staff told the Board the BIP application deadline is June 29, 2026, and recommended a match composed of $6.4 million from KYTC and $1 million in CED GRANT/state matching funds (specified in staff materials as $909,090.91 in CED funds and $90,909.09 in City funds). The Board approved preparation and submission of the application and authorized the Mayor to sign related documents.
Why this matters: The bridge carries local downtown traffic and pedestrian connections; a federal BIP award would cover 80% of construction costs if successful, but requires the City and state to identify reliable matching funds. City staff emphasized that multiple committed match sources strengthen competitiveness for federal grants.
Next steps: City staff will prepare the CED GRANT state match application and submit the BIP application by the stated deadline. If the BIP application advances, further budget and intergovernmental agreements will be needed to secure and allocate the match.
