Brent Spence Bridge reopens to traffic
A fiery crash damaged the bridge last month
Brent Spence Bridge reopens after 6-week closure By Jennifer Edwards Baker | December 22, 2020 at 4:47 AM EST - Updated December 22 at 6:06 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Traffic is flowing across the Brent Spence Bridge for the first time since Nov. 11.
A truck! A truck! A truck!
“I am pleased to announce very shortly we will be reopening the Brent Spence Bridge to traffic,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during a 10 a.m. news conference.
The bridge is safe and repairs came in under budget one day early, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It was expected to reopen on Wednesday.
NB I-71/75 closed at I-275 as Brent Spence prepares to reopen fox19.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fox19.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Brent Spence Bridge to reopen early, under budget, officials say
The bridge has been closed since a major incident Nov. 11.
Brent Spence Bridge expected to reopen Tuesday By Brian Planalp | December 21, 2020 at 5:26 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 10:34 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Brent Spence Bridge could reopen as early as Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
KYTC says the reopening of various lanes and ramp closures will be announced Tuesday morning.
Gov. Andy Beshear said in his Monday COVID-19 press briefing the repairs are also likely to finish under budget.
Final inspections today! Jason Stith (Technical Engineer with Michael Baker International and PhD) talks us through it. pic.twitter.com/dSvFQ6KwfF KYTC (@KYTC) December 21, 2020