June 3, 2021 (Corbin, Kentucky) – CVADD Regional Transportation Planner, Jessica Blankenship, was honored today to speak alongside Governor Andy Beshear, City of Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus, Corbin Independent Schools Superintendent David Cox, and Rocky Adkins. The group revealed an investment of two transportation projects.
The first project was $750,000 for design and construction of a roundabout at Corbin Primary School, which Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers believe will dramatically reduce the number of crashes at a longtime problem spot the intersection of Kentucky Route 727, Black Diamond Road and Barton Cutoff Road.
The second project was $290,000 to build a new sidewalk on Master Street. When completed, the city will have more than a half-mile of sidewalk that has been desperately needed on a busy major highway that connects Corbin Middle School, retail shopping, mixed housing, a senior citizen living facility, grocery, banking, medical offices, pharmacies and other services. Pedestrian traffic in the area includes several residents who utilize walking aid devices, as well as motorized wheelchairs. The sidewalk will provide a safer route for them to navigate. The project area will go from Standard Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue, near Trademark Shopping Center.
Cumberland Valley Area Development District has assisted communities in the 8 county region with Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plans, as well as road project prioritization, to provide safer routes for citizens. Watch WTVQ ABC 36 Coverage of the event by clicking here.