The Pott. County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, awarded the work to Western Engineering Co., out of Harlan, based on its bid of $5,292,327. Approximately $4.2 million will come from the county’s Secondary Roads budget, with the remainder coming from the state’s Farm to Market Fund generated by road use tax revenue.

The project calls for the removal of the current asphalt surface followed by concrete improvements below that. Finally, six-inches of new asphalt will be applied on top to provide additional strength, with the existing surface to be recycled. Drainage improvements alongside the road will allow for better water runoff, as well.

Work should start in mid- to late July and be completed by mid-fall, weather permitting Detours will be required during this project except for local traffic.