Various lane closures will occur next week on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, also known as the Big Mac Bridge, to allow work crews to perform inspections, according to a Friday announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The inspections are scheduled to take place from Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28, weather permitting. Drivers who frequent the bridge should plan accordingly.
“Crews will complete the inspection using a snooper truck and specialized rope access techniques,” according to the cabinet. “Motorists should use caution when traveling across the bridge during inspection hours and be aware of personnel and equipment within the work zone.”
The following lane closures will be in place on I-471 across the bridge next week:
- Monday, Aug. 24: Northbound left lane closure from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25: Northbound right lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26: Southbound right lane closure from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27: Southbound left lane closure from 6 a.m. to noon
- Friday, Aug. 28: Make up day for adverse weather; no inspections are currently scheduled for this day. The cabinet will make more announcements as the day approaches if necessary.
You can stay up to date on state road projects in Northern Kentucky by visiting KYTC District 6’s online Roadshow or the Driving Northern Kentucky Progress website.
