Monday, June 25, 2007
Final Segment of US 119 to Be Completed by Christmas.
The construction of US 119 from Pikeville to Charleston has taken three decades. The final 1.7 mile stretch from Bent Branch to Scott Fork will be completed with in the next few months. Sarah George, spokesperson for Highway District 12 told us that the final segment of 119 will open by Christmas. A construction cost for the final segment is estimated at $44.5 million. The cost of the 27.5 mile stretch of 119 from Pikeville to Williamson is estimated at $400 million. George says that there is a lot of work to be done. The deck of the bridge and the erection of guard rails are some examples of work to be completed. The work is being done by Bizzack/Bush and Burchett.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 4:40 PM 
