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Pike County Judge Executive Wayne T. Rutherford says flooding in May and June damaged many roads in the county, but none were worse than Rocky Road near the Millard Grade School, which has become the most expensive FEMA project in Pike County's history. Rutherford says, with extensive damage, work began quickly and has not stopped since. Jigsaw Enterprises LLC, of Pikeville was contracted for the project, which has currently cost $870,000, and, now, Jigsaw general manager, Rusty Justice, says the project is nearing completion. Remaining work includes putting a headwall where the pipe comes out and putting up a guardrail. Officials say work is right on schedule and should be completed by late November. Frankie Stacy, Pike County director of purchasing says the project could top out at around $1 million.