Analysis shows evidence of ‘asphalt monopoly’ in Fayette County, think tank argues

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A new analysis of state road paving contracts by a free market think tank shows that some asphalt companies receive a large share of single-bid contracts from the state, a practice the think tank argues raises costs for taxpayers because of the lack of competition for road projects.

The analysis released Tuesday by the Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics and Education shows the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awarded more than $1.3 billion in single-bid asphalt projects …

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