State Rep. Richard White: every Morgan County road submitted for state funding was approved; large KYTC project to begin this summer

Richard White, state representative, told the Morgan County Fiscal Court that all of the county road projects the court submitted to the state were approved and listed line-item awards for local roads.

"All the roads in this county that y'all submitted was approved," White said, adding that the approvals included Cover Run Road, Centerville Road, Money Road and Pleasant Run Road. He also told the court that a separate Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project on the route from Highway 460 to the hospital is funded at about $8,790,000 and is scheduled to start this summer.

White said the county would work with state partners and Gateway AD to manage the projects. He also described a one-time economic development allocation that will be phased out over two years: the court record shows the county expects $500,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028 to support local economic development efforts. "This is for economic development to bring our company in and something along those lines," he said.

The Chair and members expressed appreciation for the approvals and said the 460-to-hospital project should improve safety for ambulances and other traffic in winter months. County staff and commissioner comments focused on next steps: coordinating with KYTC on schedules and lining up contractors and road crews for summer work.

White urged the court to continue work with state contacts and to follow through on required documentation, including photograph and reporting requirements referenced during the presentation. The court did not take an additional vote on the funding announcement; staff said they would relay details and any required paperwork as information became available.