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KYTC seeks public input on proposed Salyersville sidewalk project

JACKSON, Ky.  – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, along with its engineering consultant, Integrated Engineering, is seeking public input concerning a proposed project to improve sidewalks along a 0.6-mile stretch of KY 40 (Maple Street) east of downtown Salyersville.

The project under development would add or improve sidewalks along the roadway between Coal Branch Road, near the Magoffin County Courthouse, and Conway Street/Will May Branch Road. The project would add a curb and gutter to this section of KY 40 and make other improvements to better facilitate alternative transportation methods and make the sidewalk compliant with Americans With Disabilities Act requirements.

Two alternatives are under consideration. Both would provide a five-foot-wide sidewalk along the south side of KY 40. The second alternative would add a sidewalk on the north side of KY 40 along approximately half the distance of the total project.

A website has been established at https://ky40salyersville.com/ to provide information and accept public input on the project. Visitors will be able to download a brochure explaining the project, view videos to display the proposed improvements, and provide comments. A three-week comment period will begin Thursday, Oct. 22, and run through Thursday, Nov. 12, using that website.

Due to safety restrictions related to COVID-19, this format of public input is being offered instead of a traditional in-person public meeting.

This project is funded through the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which provides funding for surface transportation projects such as on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation, and safe routes to school projects. Information on TAP is available at https://go.usa.gov/xGhSw.

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