WASHINGTON, D.C. (WMDJ) – U.S. Representative Harold “Hal” Rogers, announced nearly $150 million in fiscal year 2025 Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee.

After approval by the House Appropriations Committee, the funding moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

Funding will be used for 15 projects including $36.5 million to complete the final phase of the Mountain Parkway Expansion between Salyersville and Prestonsburg.

The city of Pikeville will receive funding for improvements, including $3.9 million for a new city police headquarters building and $6 million for the construction of a new industrial building at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park, creating 75-100 jobs.