What you need to know The mayors of Covington and Newport, as well as the judges/executive of Kenton and Campbell Counties, are asking the state for an infusion of cash that would purportedly accelerate the timeline for completing the construction for a new KY-8 Bridge, known more commonly as the 4th Street Bridge. “An allocation […]
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Covington, Newport commuters to get free shuttle during 4th Street Bridge closure
What you need to know The 4th Street Bridge is one of the most vital pieces of cross-river infrastructure in all of Northern Kentucky, connecting the densely populated cities of Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The truss bridge, which was erected in 1936, serves pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike, seeing large volumes of […]
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Kenton planning to weigh 450-unit apartment proposal in Erlanger, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will discuss advancing a major Monmouth Street redevelopment as the Kenton County Planning Commission considers rezoning 45 acres for 450 apartments. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week […]
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‘Bridging the Gap’ Covington rolls out plan for bridge project updates
What you need to know Covington is gearing up to launch “Bridging the Gap,” a new communications initiative designed to keep residents and businesses informed as two major bridge projects reshape the city’s landscape. The Brent Spence Bridge and 4th Street (officially known as KY-8) Bridge projects will both launch in the next few years, […]
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One-lane closure scheduled for 4th Street Bridge Tuesday
Traffic on the 4th Street Bridge will be reduced to a single lane of traffic on Tuesday for maintenance. During the closure, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, westbound traffic will be shifted to the right lane while eastbound traffic will be shifted to the center lane. Temporary traffic patterns will also be in place […]
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All lanes of 4th Street Bridge reopened after $82k repair
The 4th Street Bridge in Covington and Newport has been repaired and now has a 19-ton weight limit, allowing school buses to once again use the crossing.
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Bridge repairs begin on 4th Street Bridge in Kenton, Campbell Counties
Kentucky Transportation Department crews will begin bridge repairs on the KY 8 Licking River Bridge, also known as the 4th Street Bridge, in Kenton and Campbell Counties, with a 12-ton weight limit in place until further inspections are completed.
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Vehicle weight limit, traffic lanes reduced on 4th Street Bridge
KYTC has reduced the weight limit and reduced traffic to a single lane on the KY-8 Licking River Bridge due to deteriorated steel in the bridge’s infrastructure, resulting in a detour for vehicles exceeding the weight limit.
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Final design for 4th Street Bridge selected
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 announced today that it had chosen its final design for the KY 8 Bridge, more commonly known as the 4th Street Bridge, replacement project. The current bridge, built in 1936, connects Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The final design is a four-lane bridge with three arches and […]
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4th Street bridge presentation draws agitators in Covington
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet gave a presentation this week on the progress of the 4th Street bridge replacement project at a meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners. The meeting and presentation drew large numbers of agitators from the Coalition for Transit and Sustainable Development and the Devou Good Foundation, who spent the weeks leading […]
