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News Update about the Brent Spence project

GOVS. BESHEAR, DEWINE JOIN FEDERAL AND STATE LEADERS TO BREAK GROUND ON HISTORIC BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE CORRIDOR PROJECT

Transformational project set to improve safety, local connectivity and national commerce Media Contacts Kentucky: Naitore Djigbenou KYTC Public Affairs Executive Director Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov 502.782.4829 Ohio: Matt Bruning: ODOT Press Secretary Matt.Bruning@dot.ohio.gov 614.512.5121 CINCINNATI, OH. (May 8, 2026) – Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine were joined by federal, state and local leaders to break ground on the Brent Spence

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Ohio and Kentucky Announce Critical Milestone Achieved

Ohio and Kentucky announced a critical milestone achievement today with the approval of an increase in contracting authority from the Ohio Controlling Board for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. This moves the project a big step forward toward major construction this spring, starting the transformation of I-71/I-75 in Kentucky and I-75 in Ohio and addressing one

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Public Notice and Opportunity for Comment on the Effects of the Proposed Temporary Use of a Portion of the Riverfront Commons Trail

To facilitate construction of the new companion bridge and rehabilitation of the existing Brent Spence Bridge, approximately 0.8 miles of the Riverfront Commons Trail will be temporarily closed during periods of construction. Based on safety concerns from the City of Covington, this includes closure of access to the area east of the Clay Wade Bailey

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Traffic Impacts for Survey Work on Brent Spence Bridge

Traffic on southbound I-71/75 will be reduced to two lanes on the top deck of the bridge Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 5-6. (Aug. 1, 2024) – Ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor Project breaking ground, crews will be performing overnight survey work on the Brent Spence Bridge. The work will begin Monday, Aug. 5, and

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Overnight Traffic Impacts for Survey Work on Brent Spence Bridge

Work will minimize future traffic impacts in anticipation of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project (July 19, 2024) – Ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor Project breaking ground, crews will be performing overnight survey work on the Brent Spence Bridge. The work will begin Monday, July 22, and require overnight lane closures. The work includes completing

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BSBC Project Team Recommends Innovations to Reconnect Communities and Improve Safety

New “street grid” from downtown Cincinnati to Queensgate and reduced impacts to Goebel Park in Covington among seven innovations revealed today FRANKFORT, Ky., May 31, 2024 – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that a new “street grid” reconnecting downtown Cincinnati to Queensgate and reduced impacts to Goebel Park in

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Ohio, Kentucky Receive Federal Environmental Approval for BSBC Project, Clearing Path Forward

Federal Highway Administration concludes environmental review (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Today, Gov. Mike DeWine joined Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to announce that the states have received federal environmental approval to move the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project forward, without tolls. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a decision this week that concludes the federal

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Walsh Kokosing Design-Build Team Celebrates Women in Construction Week

The increasing number of women entering the engineering and construction industry is a positive development that brings diverse perspectives, talents and skills to these fields. Held in early March, the national Women in Construction Week (WIC) recognizes and promotes the role of women in the construction field. The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor (BSBC) Project bistate management team

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Prime Contractor Named for Longworth Hall Buildout

Jostin Construction has been hired to build out the space in Longworth Hall that will be occupied by Walsh Kokosing Joint Venture, the design-build team for the BSBC Project. Walsh Kokosing will inhabit the new space for the duration of the project, putting the design-build team’s office directly adjacent to the project site. “We’re creating some

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Apprenticeship Readiness Program to Expand Career Pathways in Skilled Trades

‘Building Futures’ Aims to Change Lives in Underserved Communities The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio has announced an innovative apprenticeship readiness program aimed at expanding career opportunities in the building and construction trades. “Building Futures” is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to pursue meaningful careers in the region’s booming construction industry. This groundbreaking

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