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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Opinion: Why a new Brent Spence Bridge isn’t the solution—and why rerouting interstate truck traffic via I-275 is
Written by Jeff Forlenza The Brent Spence Bridge, a heavily trafficked double-decker span connecting I-71 and I-75 across the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, has long been a symbol of American infrastructure strain. Built in 1963 to carry 80,000 vehicles per day, it now routinely sees over 160,000. Approximately 33,000 trucks cross […]
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Design for Brent Spence Bridge’s planned companion bridge released
Governors Andy Beshear and Mike DeWine released a video Wednesday morning showing off the design plans for the Brent Spence Bridge’s planned companion bridge. “The design selected is a state-of-the-art, double-decker bridge that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and cost as well as getting this project done as fast as possible for our people,” said Beshear in […]
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Two northbound lanes on Brent Spence closed due to falling signs
UPDATE: All northbound lanes have reopened as of 4:18 p.m. May 23, 2025. The two right-most northbound lanes on the Brent Spence Bridge will close from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday for emergency repairs of damaged signs. “A portion of an overhead highway sign on the bridge was clipped, and needs to be removed […]
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Covington police, fire captain honored for bravery in Brent Spence rescue
The Covington City Commission honored two Covington police officers, Specialists Josh Denny and Chris Haubner, and Covington Fire Captain Kyle Simpson for bravery Tuesday night for rescuing a home invasion suspect who fled police before getting stuck in the metal beams of the Brent Spence Bridge in early January. Assistant Police Chief of Operations Justin […]
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Man’s criminal history may have played role in Covington police pursuit on bridge
The 38-year-old man arrested after climbing under the Brent Spence Bridge following a police pursuit Monday has a long felony criminal history, according to court records. Joshua D. Baker has previously been convicted of drug trafficking, burglary, robbery, identity theft, disorderly conduct, non-support and being a persistent felony offender. According to court documents, Baker has […]
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Man arrested after climbing under Brent Spence Bridge following police pursuit
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after he climbed under the Brent Spence Bridge following a police pursuit, shutting down the bridge for several hours. Covington police said officers received information that a car connected to a burglary suspect was heading northbound on I-75 near I-275. Officers tried to stop the car, but the suspect […]
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Brent Spence reopens after police chase suspect climbs under bridge
By WCPO’s Taylor Weiter The Brent Spence Bridge has reopened hours after police shut down the northbound lanes while searching for a suspect who climbed under the bridge. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet first reported at around 4:45 p.m. the northbound lanes of the bridge were shut down due to a crash. Covington Police Capt. Justin […]
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Will new executive orders affect the Brent Spence project?
Uncertainty has arisen about the future of the Brent Spence Corridor Project following the passage of executive orders from President Donald Trump, who took office earlier this week. Specifically, the worries stem from language in one of the executive orders that mandates “all agencies shall immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the [Inflation […]
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All northbound lanes reopen on the Big Mac Bridge
Drivers impacted by the Big Mac Bridge closure could soon have some relief. It’s been six weeks since a fire destroyed part of the bridge and caused a traffic nightmare for many. The good news: Drivers can expect all northbound lanes to be open Friday morning. ODOT said crews have completed repairs to a concrete […]
