Bill > HB533

This bill enacts the 2026-2028 Biennial Highway Construction Plan, appropriating funds for road projects across Kentucky for the fiscal years 2026 through 2028. * **Road Projects Across Kentucky:** The bill authorizes numerous road projects throughout the Commonwealth, including highway construction, reconstruction, widening, safety improvements, bridge replacements, and traffic flow enhancements. Specific projects are detailed for each county, with funding allocated across fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The total funding for these projects is substantial, with the "Total Amount" for each county often reaching millions of dollars, and the statewide total for the biennium exceeding $5.8 billion. * **Funding Sources:** The appropriations are primarily funded through various federal-aid highway programs, including National Highway Performance Program (NHPM), Surface Transportation Program (STP), Bridge Replacement (BRX, BRZ, BRO), Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), and other federal designations (e.g., NH, STPF, SPP). Some projects also utilize state funds (e.g., State General Funds - SGF, Kentucky Department of Highways - KYD, State Planning and Research - SPR). * **Emergency Declaration:** The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.