Powell CO. – KY 213 improvements

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $600,000 in formula grant funding to the Executive Office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky on July 7, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award supports roadway safety improvements and geometric upgrades to Kentucky Highway 213 from Kentucky Highway 11 to Kentucky Highway 615 in Powell County, including structural work on a bridge spanning the Red River. The project addresses critical capacity and safety deficiencies on this state highway corridor through comprehensive infrastructure improvements.

As a formula grant administered through the FHWA, funding is allocated to the Commonwealth of Kentucky based on statutory formulas established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Executive Office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, serving as the state transportation authority, is responsible for project administration, design oversight, and construction execution in compliance with federal environmental and engineering requirements. The project will be developed and prioritized within Kentucky's highway improvement program, with FHWA division office oversight and approval required before commencement of work.

Project description

Improve safety and upgrade geometrics, and address capacity issues for KY 213 from KY 11 to KY 615, includes bridge over red river.