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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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WORK BEGINS NEAR RIVERFRONT COMMONS TRAIL IN KENTON COUNTY ON MONDAY, APRIL 13

COVINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2026) – To ensure the safety of all Riverfront Commons Trail users in Covington, KYTC will begin flagging operations as part of a tree clearing project on Monday, April 13. This work is being performed ahead of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Beginning Monday, April 13, and continuing through Thursday, April 30,

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Governors DeWine and Beshear Unveil Design of Brent Spence Companion Bridge

(CINCINNATI)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today unveiled the state-of-the-art design of the new companion bridge to be built as part of the 8-mile Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Today’s announcement marks a major milestone in one of the nation’s most significant transportation investments that will

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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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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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