Covington Mayor Ron Washington on Thursday traveled to Frankfort to join Governor Andy Beshear during his weekly Team Kentucky update, where he thanked the Governor for $750,000 in state support from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
The funding — distributed over the next five years — will help the City support neighborhoods and small businesses during construction associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project and the Fourth Street/KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement Project.
The announcement follows a previous trip by Mayor Washington and other City leaders to Frankfort, where they met with KYTC Secretary Jim Gray to advocate for Covington to receive targeted support during these once-in-a-generation infrastructure projects.
“This funding ensures that Covington’s neighborhoods and small businesses are not left behind as this historic construction unfolds,” Mayor Ron Washington said. “Our small businesses are the lifeblood of Covington’s economy, and these funds will help us provide resources and direct support to keep our community connected throughout the construction process. We appreciate KYTC’s continued partnership and their recognition of how important it is to support Covington during these transformative years.”…