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SOUTH 61 ISSUE: BJ Fudge meets with Governor on projects Democratic candidate for 51st District Representative says Gov. Beshear is committed to completing S. 61 project; is impressed with Governor's understanding of situation To ColumbiaMagazine.com I like all other Adair Countians was shocked when I heard that the South Hwy. 61 construction project was terminated. I know that multiple millions of dollars have already been spent and many families, lives, and livelihoods have already been disrupted with nothing to show for their sacrifices. I thought that we, the folks here in Adair County deserved an explanation, so I sent Governor Beshear word that we would like to understand what had happened and what was likely to happen. He invited me to Lexington to discuss this issue and other issues affecting us here in South Central Kentucky and I met with him last Thursday evening. He told me that he was very concerned about the negative impact that delaying the construction of South Hwy 61 would have on the folks of Adair County. He advised that safety concerns are already being addressed. He said that he and his administration are committed to building this road as soon as funding can be found and that he and his folks are exploring every funding source to be able to get this project back on line for completion. We talked about the Heartland Parkway which will run from the Bluegrass Parkway and Hwy 555 to the Louie B. Nunn Parkway and South 61 here in Columbia. The Heartland Parkway is projected to have an annual economic impact of 2.2 billion dollars on our area. The Governor is checking on 9 million dollars of federal money that has been appropriated to study the project from Campbellsville to Columbia. According to some sources the distribution of this money has been put on pause and he promised to look into this situation. I was very impressed with Governor Beshears knowledge concerning the South 61 issue and believe that he will follow up on his commitment to completing this project as soon as possible. I think that his willingness to meet with me at a private residence in the midst of an unrelated function is proof that he is concerned about us here in Adair County, Taylor County, and the Greater South Central Kentucky Area. s/BILLY JOE FUDGE < This story was posted on 2008-10-07 12:22:38
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