HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Governor Andy Beshear announced over $5.6 million in state grants for six Kentucky railway infrastructure improvement projects, including Owensboro Riverport Authority.

According to a release from the governor's office, funds will go toward construction of two new rail spurs to serve industrial parks and manufacturing facilities, replacement of culverts on a high-density Norfolk Southern line, expansion of on-site storage and loading capacity and the purchase of new equipment to improve efficiency and safety. The funds were distributed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet through the Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvement program.

The following grants were awarded to the listed applicants: • Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority: $5

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