The roadwork on Hwy 62 between Leitchfield and Clarkson has been delayed until 2023, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
The company was hired in February 2021 to complete extensive roadwork on state maintained Hwy 62 from the William Thomason Byway to just east of Kelley Beekeeping. The aim of the project is to straighten what is popularly referred to as Beehive Curve.
“Officials have been in discussion with the bond entity involved in the project contract awarded to Charles Deweese Construction, Inc. The intent is to hire a replacement contractor as soon as possible, which will be the responsibility of the bonding company,” said KYTC spokesman Chris Jessie.
Bonding company representatives will visit “the US 62 worksite to scope the contract they will be taking to potential bidders …,” Jessie added.
Officials said a timeline for completion of the work “is not known,” but “the project will be pushed into 2023.”
Prior to Charles DeWeese Inc. experiencing a financial crisis, the $6.5 million project was expected to be finished by fall 2022.
“We understand the inconvenience on local property owners and motorists and continue pursuit of a resolution that is as timely as possible with regard to completion while holding to standards of project quality and fiscal responsibility,” Jessie said. “KYTC is performing some temporary seeding and access maintenance to affected parcels along the construction corridor until a new contractor is selected.”
KYTC will release information on the progress of the project as it becomes available.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
