WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement on the selection of the Brownsboro Road/Watterson Expressway site for the new VA Hospital:

“After a thorough review process that included public input from veterans, community leaders, and residents in the area, the VA has decided to move forward with the next phase of building a new, cutting-edge medical facility for our veterans,” Yarmuth said. “I have received personal assurances from Secretary Shinseki that the VA will continue to work with the state to mitigate traffic congestion in the area and any other concerns. The decision to build the new hospital at the Brownsboro Road/Watterson Expressway site ensures that state-of-the-art health care will be available as quickly as possible for current and future veterans.”