Emphasis Preaching Journal

Pikeville, Kentucky, is located in the southeast part of the state. Because of its location along U.S. 23/460 and U.S. 119 on the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, the citizens of Pikeville were often plagued by spring floodwaters that caused millions of dollars in damage. In October 1987, Pikeville completed one of the most ambitious engineering efforts east of the Mississippi River -- a $77.6 million federally funded cut-through project designed to eliminate frequent flooding, relieve traffic congestions, and alleviate the critical shortage of level land in the downtown area.