Covington Mayor Ron Washington on Thursday traveled to Frankfort to join Governor Andy Beshear during his weekly Team Kentucky update, where he thanked the Governor for $750,000 in state support from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
The funding — distributed over the next five years — will help the City support neighborhoods and small businesses during construction associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project and the Fourth Street/KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement Project.
The announcement follows a previous trip by Mayor Washington and other City leaders to Frankfort, where they met with KYTC Secretary Jim Gray to advocate for Covington to receive targeted support during these once-in-a-generation infrastructure projects.
“This funding ensures that Covington’

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