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New bridge on Murray Road completed thanks to emergency funds
BY ROGER SMTIH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents of Murray Road in Inez can now travel safely over a newly completed bridge funded by emergency road assistance from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The project, which cost approximately $110,672, was completed with an 80/20 funding match, leaving Martin County responsible for $22,134. Eric Phelps, Martin County’s…
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Judge secures emergency funding for unsafe bridges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MARTIN COUNTY — Four dilapidated bridges in Martin County have been approved for a much-needed lifeline in the form of emergency funding from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. With a combined total of $180,000 allocated for their restoration, these bridges will soon undergo vital repairs to ensure the safety of the…