FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that a federal grant will help the state finish the Mountain Parkway earlier than planned.

The governor announced that Kentucky is receiving $116.3 million to fund the construction of the final leg of the highway, from Salyersville to Prestonsburg.

“Kentucky is continuing to move forward with essential projects that will strengthen our commonwealth and drive progress to make life better for Kentuckians,” Gov. Beshear said. “We’re grateful for these federal dollars, which will help move us closer to the finish line on this promising and much-needed project. Thank you to all the local and state leaders who advocated for this funding, and thanks to President Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg for getting it done.”

The Magoffin-Floyd segment is expected to cost a total of $300 million to complete.