Fleming gets emergency $$$ for Markell, Upper Rock Lick Road repairs

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fleming County Fiscal Court will receive $58,170 in County Road Aid emergency funds for two slide repair projects, the state Transportation Cabinet said Friday.

The repairs will make travel safer for motorists that rely upon Upper Rock Lick Road and Markwell Road.

“The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Fleming County to repair and maintain safe connections in the community,” said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray.

Slide repairs totaling $25,900 will take place on Upper Rock Lick Road (CR 1126) located about a tenth of a mile northeast of KY 158.

Slide repairs totaling $32,270 will take place on Markwell Road (CR 1136) located about three tenths of a mile south of KY 158.

The Fleming County Fiscal Court will oversee the work.