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FEMA Infrastructure & Drainage Projects Moving Forward in Bell County

October 20, 2026

Work is set to begin on federally funded FEMA recovery and drainage improvement projects across Bell County and Middlesboro following state and county project approvals.

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Official Source: Middlesboro News →

Last Verified: 2026-11-04

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) infrastructure and road drainage repair projects in Bell County are advancing into active construction this fall, according to local reports from Middlesboro News and county officials.

Project Scope

Roadway & Culvert Repairs: Stabilizing embankments, ditches, and stormwater culverts damaged during severe mountain rain events.
Yellow Creek & Tributary Drainage: Reducing localized flooding risk near residential corridors in Middlesboro and surrounding Bell County communities.
Coordination: Projects are coordinated between Bell County Fiscal Court, the City of Middlesboro Public Works Department, and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management.

Resident Information

Motorists may encounter intermittent single-lane flagging on county roads and municipal streets while crews complete concrete and paving work through late fall. Questions regarding city street maintenance can be directed to Middlesboro City Hall at 221 N. 21st Street or (606) 248-5670.

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