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GalleryA section of KY 70 in Butler County will temporarily close in early June for bridge repair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to upgrade a bridge will temporarily close a section of KY 70 in Butler County beginning in early June. The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek at mile point 4.4 will be closed for approximately 40 days while the bridge is upgraded as part of the Bridging Kentucky Program. The project is expected to [...]
GalleryKY 30 in Magoffin County to be closed for bridge repairs
JACKSON, KY – KY 30 in Magoffin County will be closed beginning Thursday, May 30, for a major repair project that is a part of the state’s Bridging Kentucky initiative.
The bridge crossing the Licking River at milepoint 10.9 will be closed for 60 days, as the superstructure of the bridge at the US 460/KY 7 intersection is rehabilitated.
Drivers can [...]
GalleryKentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Bridging Kentucky will seek teams for 100-bridge project in Eastern Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced plans this week for a major design-build project that will advance construction of more than 100 bridges in eastern and southeastern Kentucky. The project [...]
GalleryKYTC Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
To date, bridge program has moved 114 bridge projects to construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky.(May 20, 2019)– The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky Program continues to forge ahead toward a busy construction season across the Commonwealth.
With the recent awards of 17 additional bridge projects, KYTC now has awarded [...]
GalleryBridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June 30, 2020, through its new Bridging Kentucky [...]
GalleryKYTC completes 100th bridge project through innovative Bridging Kentucky Program
Program also awards design-build contract for 106 Eastern Kentucky projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reached a major milestone, completing its 100th bridge restoration project through the transformational Bridging [...]
GalleryTraffic Advisory: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
Reminder: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2019) – Work to rehab a county road bridge on Smith Branch in Greenup County will begin in early November [...]
GalleryTransportation Cabinet moves forward nine additional Bridging Kentucky projects
300+ bridge projects awarded for construction through September
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for nine new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
Bridge replacement on KY 1944 to begin this month in Bath County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2019) – A bridge replacement project on KY 1944 (White Oak Road) in northwest Bath County starting this month will require a temporary road closure.
Contractors plan to start work Monday, [...]
GalleryBernheim Memorial Bridge reopens after $1.14 million Bridging Kentucky rehabilitation
The Bernheim Memorial Bridge, also known as Bridge No. 8, located on the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek in Cherokee Park, has been restored thanks to a $1,144,000 rehabilitation project funded by the Kentucky [...]
Bridge rehab project on KY 1601 in Harlan County begins Oct. 10
MANCHESTER, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge rehab project on KY 1601 (mile point 1.984) in Harlan County is set to begin [...]
GalleryTransportation Cabinet advances eight more construction projects through Bridging Kentucky
More than 200 bridge projects move toward construction
FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 16, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for eight new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
GalleryClosure on KY 85 in Ohio County for bridge replacement starting Sept. 11
45-Day closure for construction of New West Fork Lewis Creek Branch Bridge
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2019) — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 85 in Ohio [...]
The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 25, 2019) – The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened following a closure of more than a month. The closure was due to the complete [...]
GalleryKentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Program
Nearly 140 bridge projects awarded for construction through June
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as dozens of [...]
GalleryReconstruction of KY 854 bridge in Boyd County now complete
Highway opens ahead of schedule
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (July 16, 2019) – Reconstruction of the KY 854 bridge over Garner Creek in southern Boyd County is complete and the highway has reopened – several days ahead [...]
Battlefield Memorial Highway/US 421 now open in Madison County
Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
The bridge over Cowbell Creek replaced with precast culvert at milepoint 2.50
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that replacement operations are near [...]
GalleryBridge replacement project to begin on KY 378 in Breathitt County
JACKSON, KY – Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 9, to replace a bridge on KY 378 in Breathitt County as part of the Bridging Kentucky program. The bridge crosses Frozen Creek and [...]
GalleryWork on KY 111 bridge over Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County complete, road open
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (June 28, 2019) – Work to rebuild the KY 111 bridge over a branch of Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County is complete, and the highway has officially reopened.
Work on the KY 111 [...]
GalleryKentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Projects
Bridge program has delivered 121 bridge projects to construction through May
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as [...]
GalleryKentucky Transportation Cabinet Releases Details About 100-plus Bridge Design-Build Project
State seeks teams for major Bridging Kentucky project in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking responses from qualified design-build teams for a major project to replace [...]
A section of KY 70 in Butler County will temporarily close in early June for bridge repair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to upgrade a bridge will temporarily close a section of KY 70 in Butler County beginning in early June. The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek at mile point [...]
KY 30 in Magoffin County to be closed for bridge repairs
JACKSON, KY – KY 30 in Magoffin County will be closed beginning Thursday, May 30, for a major repair project that is a part of the state’s Bridging Kentucky initiative.
The bridge crossing the Licking [...]
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Bridging Kentucky will seek teams for 100-bridge project in Eastern Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) [...]
KYTC Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
To date, bridge program has moved 114 bridge projects to construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky.(May 20, 2019)– The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky [...]
GalleryBridge replacement project to begin May 6 in Franklin County
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for replacement of the bridge over Benson Creek on Crab Orchard Road in Franklin County. This project includes replacement of the beams, deck, [...]
GalleryState Awards Dozens of Contracts in March for Bridging Kentucky Projects Across the State
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky Program is off to a fast start in 2019, setting the stage for a busy construction season and what will be the busiest year of [...]
GalleryThe bridge on KY 496 over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2019) – The KY 496 bridge over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has been reopened following an extensive closure which began on January 24. The detour has been [...]
GalleryBernheim Bridge repair project to begin in Cherokee Park
Official press release can be downloaded here.
LOUISVILLE, KY (Feb. 4, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for rehabilitation of the Bernheim Bridge in Cherokee Park in Louisville. This bridge, [...]
GalleryBridging Kentucky Program Using Cost Savings to Speed Construction of Critical Bridges
More than 400 bridges moving to construction by end of 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June [...]
Bridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2018) - The bridge on KY 610 in Pike County between KY 1469 (Penny Road) and Save-A-Lot grocery store will open to traffic on or [...]
GalleryKY 177 bridge rehabilitation project begins
COVINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2018) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a bridge rehabilitation project will begin Nov. 6 on the KY 177 (Decoursey Pike) bridge over Bowman Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. [...]
GalleryBridging Kentucky Program Highlights Widespread Need to Restore Critical Structures
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2018) – A new list naming the more than 1,000 bridges being restored through the state’s Bridging Kentucky program illustrates the range of needs to repair and replace bridges throughout [...]
Bridging Kentucky Industry Forums
Attend to learn about Bridging Kentucky procurement opportunities and bundled packages, receive information for pre-qualification and certification process, and connect with other contractors, subcontractors, and DBEs.
GalleryBridging Kentucky program begins restoration of two dozen bridges
Site evaluations start this week at hundreds of sites across the state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 2 2018) – A quick-start approach pioneered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet this summer has resulted in an unprecedented six-year [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program to Restore 1,000 Bridges Statewide
New KYTC Program to Address Bridges Needs in all 120 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – With a renewed focus on safety and protecting critical transportation assets, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching [...]
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GalleryCommitment to the Commonwealth
Bridging Kentucky is a transformational program to improve the safety and soundness of bridges across the Commonwealth.
With the Bridging Kentucky program, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading a transformational commitment to improve the [...]
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Bridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June 30, 2020, through its new Bridging Kentucky [...]
KYTC completes 100th bridge project through innovative Bridging Kentucky Program
Program also awards design-build contract for 106 Eastern Kentucky projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reached a major milestone, completing its 100th bridge restoration project through the transformational Bridging [...]
Traffic Advisory: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
Reminder: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2019) – Work to rehab a county road bridge on Smith Branch in Greenup County will begin in early November [...]
Transportation Cabinet moves forward nine additional Bridging Kentucky projects
300+ bridge projects awarded for construction through September
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for nine new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
Bridge replacement on KY 1944 to begin this month in Bath County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2019) – A bridge replacement project on KY 1944 (White Oak Road) in northwest Bath County starting this month will require a temporary road closure.
Contractors plan to start work Monday, [...]
Bernheim Memorial Bridge reopens after $1.14 million Bridging Kentucky rehabilitation
The Bernheim Memorial Bridge, also known as Bridge No. 8, located on the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek in Cherokee Park, has been restored thanks to a $1,144,000 rehabilitation project funded by the Kentucky [...]
Bridge rehab project on KY 1601 in Harlan County begins Oct. 10
MANCHESTER, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge rehab project on KY 1601 (mile point 1.984) in Harlan County is set to begin [...]
Transportation Cabinet advances eight more construction projects through Bridging Kentucky
More than 200 bridge projects move toward construction
FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 16, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for eight new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
Closure on KY 85 in Ohio County for bridge replacement starting Sept. 11
45-Day closure for construction of New West Fork Lewis Creek Branch Bridge
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2019) — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 85 in Ohio [...]
The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 25, 2019) – The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened following a closure of more than a month. The closure was due to the complete [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Program
Nearly 140 bridge projects awarded for construction through June
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as dozens of [...]
Reconstruction of KY 854 bridge in Boyd County now complete
Highway opens ahead of schedule
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (July 16, 2019) – Reconstruction of the KY 854 bridge over Garner Creek in southern Boyd County is complete and the highway has reopened – several days ahead [...]
Battlefield Memorial Highway/US 421 now open in Madison County
Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
The bridge over Cowbell Creek replaced with precast culvert at milepoint 2.50
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that replacement operations are near [...]
Bridge replacement project to begin on KY 378 in Breathitt County
JACKSON, KY – Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 9, to replace a bridge on KY 378 in Breathitt County as part of the Bridging Kentucky program. The bridge crosses Frozen Creek and [...]
Work on KY 111 bridge over Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County complete, road open
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (June 28, 2019) – Work to rebuild the KY 111 bridge over a branch of Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County is complete, and the highway has officially reopened.
Work on the KY 111 [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Projects
Bridge program has delivered 121 bridge projects to construction through May
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Releases Details About 100-plus Bridge Design-Build Project
State seeks teams for major Bridging Kentucky project in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking responses from qualified design-build teams for a major project to replace [...]
A section of KY 70 in Butler County will temporarily close in early June for bridge repair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to upgrade a bridge will temporarily close a section of KY 70 in Butler County beginning in early June. The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek at mile point [...]
KY 30 in Magoffin County to be closed for bridge repairs
JACKSON, KY – KY 30 in Magoffin County will be closed beginning Thursday, May 30, for a major repair project that is a part of the state’s Bridging Kentucky initiative.
The bridge crossing the Licking [...]
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Bridging Kentucky will seek teams for 100-bridge project in Eastern Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) [...]
KYTC Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
To date, bridge program has moved 114 bridge projects to construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky.(May 20, 2019)– The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky [...]
Bridge replacement project to begin May 6 in Franklin County
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for replacement of the bridge over Benson Creek on Crab Orchard Road in Franklin County. This project includes replacement of the beams, deck, [...]
State Awards Dozens of Contracts in March for Bridging Kentucky Projects Across the State
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky Program is off to a fast start in 2019, setting the stage for a busy construction season and what will be the busiest year of [...]
The bridge on KY 496 over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2019) – The KY 496 bridge over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has been reopened following an extensive closure which began on January 24. The detour has been [...]
Bernheim Bridge repair project to begin in Cherokee Park
Official press release can be downloaded here.
LOUISVILLE, KY (Feb. 4, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for rehabilitation of the Bernheim Bridge in Cherokee Park in Louisville. This bridge, [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program Using Cost Savings to Speed Construction of Critical Bridges
More than 400 bridges moving to construction by end of 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June [...]
Bridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2018) - The bridge on KY 610 in Pike County between KY 1469 (Penny Road) and Save-A-Lot grocery store will open to traffic on or [...]
KY 177 bridge rehabilitation project begins
COVINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2018) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a bridge rehabilitation project will begin Nov. 6 on the KY 177 (Decoursey Pike) bridge over Bowman Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program Highlights Widespread Need to Restore Critical Structures
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2018) – A new list naming the more than 1,000 bridges being restored through the state’s Bridging Kentucky program illustrates the range of needs to repair and replace bridges throughout [...]
Bridging Kentucky Industry Forums
Attend to learn about Bridging Kentucky procurement opportunities and bundled packages, receive information for pre-qualification and certification process, and connect with other contractors, subcontractors, and DBEs.
Bridging Kentucky program begins restoration of two dozen bridges
Site evaluations start this week at hundreds of sites across the state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 2 2018) – A quick-start approach pioneered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet this summer has resulted in an unprecedented six-year [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program to Restore 1,000 Bridges Statewide
New KYTC Program to Address Bridges Needs in all 120 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – With a renewed focus on safety and protecting critical transportation assets, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching [...]
Commitment to the Commonwealth
Bridging Kentucky is a transformational program to improve the safety and soundness of bridges across the Commonwealth.
With the Bridging Kentucky program, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading a transformational commitment to improve the [...]
Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website. Watch here for updates about the program.
You can also follow us on social media for updates:
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Bridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June 30, 2020, through its new Bridging Kentucky [...]
KYTC completes 100th bridge project through innovative Bridging Kentucky Program
Program also awards design-build contract for 106 Eastern Kentucky projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reached a major milestone, completing its 100th bridge restoration project through the transformational Bridging [...]
Traffic Advisory: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
Reminder: Bridge rehab begins in November on Smith Branch in Greenup County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2019) – Work to rehab a county road bridge on Smith Branch in Greenup County will begin in early November [...]
Transportation Cabinet moves forward nine additional Bridging Kentucky projects
300+ bridge projects awarded for construction through September
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for nine new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
Bridge replacement on KY 1944 to begin this month in Bath County
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2019) – A bridge replacement project on KY 1944 (White Oak Road) in northwest Bath County starting this month will require a temporary road closure.
Contractors plan to start work Monday, [...]
Bernheim Memorial Bridge reopens after $1.14 million Bridging Kentucky rehabilitation
The Bernheim Memorial Bridge, also known as Bridge No. 8, located on the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek in Cherokee Park, has been restored thanks to a $1,144,000 rehabilitation project funded by the Kentucky [...]
Bridge rehab project on KY 1601 in Harlan County begins Oct. 10
MANCHESTER, Ky. (Oct. 9, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists that a bridge rehab project on KY 1601 (mile point 1.984) in Harlan County is set to begin [...]
Transportation Cabinet advances eight more construction projects through Bridging Kentucky
More than 200 bridge projects move toward construction
FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 16, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded contracts for eight new construction projects that are part of its Bridging Kentucky Program. Kentucky [...]
Closure on KY 85 in Ohio County for bridge replacement starting Sept. 11
45-Day closure for construction of New West Fork Lewis Creek Branch Bridge
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2019) — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY 85 in Ohio [...]
The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 25, 2019) – The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek in Butler County has reopened following a closure of more than a month. The closure was due to the complete [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Program
Nearly 140 bridge projects awarded for construction through June
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as dozens of [...]
Reconstruction of KY 854 bridge in Boyd County now complete
Highway opens ahead of schedule
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (July 16, 2019) – Reconstruction of the KY 854 bridge over Garner Creek in southern Boyd County is complete and the highway has reopened – several days ahead [...]
Battlefield Memorial Highway/US 421 now open in Madison County
Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
The bridge over Cowbell Creek replaced with precast culvert at milepoint 2.50
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that replacement operations are near [...]
Bridge replacement project to begin on KY 378 in Breathitt County
JACKSON, KY – Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 9, to replace a bridge on KY 378 in Breathitt County as part of the Bridging Kentucky program. The bridge crosses Frozen Creek and [...]
Work on KY 111 bridge over Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County complete, road open
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (June 28, 2019) – Work to rebuild the KY 111 bridge over a branch of Hillsboro Creek in Fleming County is complete, and the highway has officially reopened.
Work on the KY 111 [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards New Contracts for Bridging Kentucky Projects
Bridge program has delivered 121 bridge projects to construction through May
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 12, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to award new construction contracts for bridges in the Bridging Kentucky Program as [...]
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Releases Details About 100-plus Bridge Design-Build Project
State seeks teams for major Bridging Kentucky project in Eastern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking responses from qualified design-build teams for a major project to replace [...]
A section of KY 70 in Butler County will temporarily close in early June for bridge repair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A project to upgrade a bridge will temporarily close a section of KY 70 in Butler County beginning in early June. The KY 70 bridge over Panther Creek at mile point [...]
KY 30 in Magoffin County to be closed for bridge repairs
JACKSON, KY – KY 30 in Magoffin County will be closed beginning Thursday, May 30, for a major repair project that is a part of the state’s Bridging Kentucky initiative.
The bridge crossing the Licking [...]
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Kentucky Plans Major Design-Build Project as Part of the Bridging Kentucky Program
Bridging Kentucky will seek teams for 100-bridge project in Eastern Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) [...]
KYTC Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Awards Contracts for 17 More Bridging Kentucky Projects in April
To date, bridge program has moved 114 bridge projects to construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKFORT, Ky.(May 20, 2019)– The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky [...]
Bridge replacement project to begin May 6 in Franklin County
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for replacement of the bridge over Benson Creek on Crab Orchard Road in Franklin County. This project includes replacement of the beams, deck, [...]
State Awards Dozens of Contracts in March for Bridging Kentucky Projects Across the State
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Bridging Kentucky Program is off to a fast start in 2019, setting the stage for a busy construction season and what will be the busiest year of [...]
The bridge on KY 496 over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has reopened
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2019) – The KY 496 bridge over Oil Well Branch in Metcalfe County has been reopened following an extensive closure which began on January 24. The detour has been [...]
Bernheim Bridge repair project to begin in Cherokee Park
Official press release can be downloaded here.
LOUISVILLE, KY (Feb. 4, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for rehabilitation of the Bernheim Bridge in Cherokee Park in Louisville. This bridge, [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program Using Cost Savings to Speed Construction of Critical Bridges
More than 400 bridges moving to construction by end of 2019
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 4, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is scheduled to move more than 460 bridge projects to construction by June [...]
Bridge on KY 610 at Virgie to re-open this week
Contractor meets completion date commitment
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2018) - The bridge on KY 610 in Pike County between KY 1469 (Penny Road) and Save-A-Lot grocery store will open to traffic on or [...]
KY 177 bridge rehabilitation project begins
COVINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2018) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a bridge rehabilitation project will begin Nov. 6 on the KY 177 (Decoursey Pike) bridge over Bowman Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program Highlights Widespread Need to Restore Critical Structures
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 29, 2018) – A new list naming the more than 1,000 bridges being restored through the state’s Bridging Kentucky program illustrates the range of needs to repair and replace bridges throughout [...]
Bridging Kentucky Industry Forums
Attend to learn about Bridging Kentucky procurement opportunities and bundled packages, receive information for pre-qualification and certification process, and connect with other contractors, subcontractors, and DBEs.
Bridging Kentucky program begins restoration of two dozen bridges
Site evaluations start this week at hundreds of sites across the state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 2 2018) – A quick-start approach pioneered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet this summer has resulted in an unprecedented six-year [...]
Bridging Kentucky Program to Restore 1,000 Bridges Statewide
New KYTC Program to Address Bridges Needs in all 120 Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 14, 2018) – With a renewed focus on safety and protecting critical transportation assets, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching [...]
Commitment to the Commonwealth
Bridging Kentucky is a transformational program to improve the safety and soundness of bridges across the Commonwealth.
With the Bridging Kentucky program, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading a transformational commitment to improve the [...]
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