MASSARONI AND HIGDON ANNOUNCE CONTRACT AWARD
FOR KEY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NELSON COUNTY
FRANKFORT, KY (July 18, 2024)—Rep. Candy Massaroni, R-Bardstown, and Senate Transportation Chair Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, are pleased to announce a contract award for a significant infrastructure project in Nelson County. This project, secured by Massaroni and Higdon in the 2024 road plan, is crucial for improving safety and connectivity and promoting economic growth.
The Western Bardstown Connector project was awarded to Hinkle Construction Services LLC for $16,749,615.57 on July 2, 2024. This project will create a new route between US Highway 62 (Boston Road) and KY Highway 245 west of Bardstown, increasing connectivity in and around Bardstown. It is designed to support continued community growth and relieve congestion, making it a vital addition to the region's infrastructure. The project follows the recommendations from the 2019 KYTC Western Bardstown Connectivity Study. The project's map and the study report can be viewed here and here.
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Sen. Higdon and our dedicated local officials for their remarkable efforts in initiating several critical community projects," Massaroni said. "These initiatives will significantly enhance the quality of life for our residents and stimulate local economic growth."
"As chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, I am thrilled to see the Western Bardstown Connector project moving ahead," Higdon said. "This new route is important for supporting economic growth in Bardstown and alleviating traffic congestion. Our community will greatly benefit from it. I'm committed to continuing our work to ensure that our transportation systems meet the needs of our residents and foster economic development."
For more information on this project, please visit the Construction Letting Results page.
# # #
Rep. Candy Massaroni, R-Bardstown, represents the 50th District in Nelson County. With a decade of dedicated service in active duty with the US Air Force, complemented by an additional 10 years in the civil service branch of the Air Force, her professional journey has been deeply rooted in serving our nation. Massaroni's educational foundation includes the Community College of the Air Force, where she developed essential skills and knowledge, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, which further enriched her learning experience. Her commitment to excellence, both in service and education, continues to drive her passion for making a positive impact in every endeavor.
Visit https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=50 for more information, such as Rep. Massaroni's legislative committee assignments and a high-resolution .jpeg of Massaroni.
Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, represents the 14th Senate District, including Larue, Marion, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties. He co-chairs the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation and the Public Pension Oversight Board. Additionally, Higdon is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, Education, and Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection. Finally, he is a newly formed Kentucky Housing Task Force member.
For a high-resolution .jpeg of Higdon, please visit: https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate114.jpg.
