Sen. Wise Helps Secure $123 Million to Boost Infrastructure Across 16th Senate District

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 6, 2026)—Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, has secured more than $123 million in road funding to improve infrastructure across the 16th Senate District as part of the state’s newly approved biennium road plan and local assistance programs.

The investment supports critical transportation upgrades in Adair, Allen, Metcalfe, Monroe, Taylor and Warren counties. Projects focus on improving safety, reducing congestion and strengthening connectivity for families, businesses and economic development.

“We are bringing the resources need to help this region grow even stronger,” Wise said. “These are targeted investments to improve the roads people rely on every day while also looking ahead to all of our future potential.”

PROJECTS BY COUNTY

Adair County

Improve KY Highway 55 near Tom Andrews Road
Address flooding on Rice Drive and Watson Street in Columbia
Reconstruct KY Highway 61 from Columbia Bypass to the Green County line
Conduct planning study for the Eastern Columbia Bypass

Allen County

Reconstruct KY Highway 100 from Simpson County to east of Sulphur Fork Creek
Improve connectivity within Allen Springs Industrial Park
Improve KY Highway 100 near Stony Point Road to Alonzo Long Hollow Road

Metcalfe County

Develop the Summer Shade Bypass

Monroe County

Reconstruct or realign KY Highway 163 from the Tennessee state line to Tompkinsville Bypass

Taylor County

Improve safety on KY Highway 210 from Corinth Church to KY Highway 883
Extend KY Highway 3350, Campbellsville Bypass, to U.S. Highway 68
Reduce congestion and improve intersections along KY Highway 210 in Campbellsville

Warren County

Extend Three Springs Road from Flealand to the Natcher Parkway, including a new bridge
Widen U.S 31 West from the Warren-Simpson County line to Buchanon Park
Improve mobility and reduce congestion on U.S. Highway 31 West from Mizpah Road to Freeport Road

Funding is allocated through the biennium road plan and the Local Assistance Road Program. Together, these investments will support major reconstruction projects, safety improvements, congestion relief efforts and long-term planning studies.

Communities across the district will see improvements to key corridors, industrial access routes and local roads that serve as vital links for commerce and daily travel.

Wise said the projects reflect ongoing collaboration with local leaders, transportation officials and community stakeholders to prioritize the region’s most pressing infrastructure needs.

“Strong infrastructure makes economic growth possible and enhances safety on our roadways,” Wise said. “These projects will help ensure our region remains competitive and connected for years to come. It’s been a pleasure to work with Reps. Amy Neighbors, Sarge Pollock, Shawn McPherson and our Warren County delegates this session to bring so many great things to Adair, Allen, Metcalfe, Monroe, Taylor and Warren Counties. ”

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Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, represents the 16th Senate District, including Adair, Allen, Metcalfe, Monroe, and Taylor Counties and eastern Warren County. Wise serves as Senate majority floor leader. He is a member of the Senate Committees on Education, and Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. As part of Senate leadership, Wise also serves on the Legislative Research Commission, the Rules Committee, and the Committee on Committees.

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