Long-Term Closures Begin on or after May 20 as Part of Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project COVINGTON, Ky. – Interstate 71/75 ramp closures and detours beginning this month in Covington are needed to safely advance construction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which will add interstate lanes, better access, a new companion bridge, and convert the existing bridge for ...

Long-term closure of W. 9th Street begins May 1 to support Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project COVINGTON, Ky. – As preparations continue for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work, crews will close W. 9th Street between Crescent Avenue (0.51 mile point) and Willow Run Road (0.39 mile point) in both directions beginning Friday, May 1. This closure will remain in place fo...

COVINGTON, Ky. – To ensure public safety, a 0.8-mile portion of Covington’s Riverwalk (formerly known as Riverfront Commons Trail) will be temporarily detoured as construction begins on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. On Friday, May 1, crews will close just over a half mile of the trail between Madison Avenue and Wright Street. The ABM Waterfront Parking Lot will also...

Full closure of Crescent Avenue southbound from March 19 – April 9 to support Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project COVINGTON, Ky. – As preparations continue for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work, crews will close Crescent Avenue southbound from West 3rd Street (6.33 mile point) to West 4th Street (KY 8) (6.43 mile point) from March 19 through approximatel...

Groundbreaking set to take place this spring; opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour available FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the transformational Brent Spence Bridge Corridor (BSBC) Project is moving toward construction, with plans for a groundbreaking this spring. Other updates include opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour, updated proj...

COVINGTON, Ky. – 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, crews will clear trees adjacent to the trail from the...

As construction begins on major bridge improvements in and around Covington, the City is proud to launch Bridging the Gap: Small Business Specials, a community-driven effort to support the restaurants, bars, and retailers that make our city vibrant. The goal of this program is simple: keep customers coming through the doors of Covington's small businesses during bridge construction by ...

Proximity Launches in Downtown Covington to Support Tourism and Hospitality Industry During Major Bridge Construction Period COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Proximity, a Covington-based tech company, to further improve downtown parking operations while creating new opportunities for local commerce. This strategic invest...

COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of the City of Covington’s Bridging the Gap initiative, we're launching a roundup to help promote existing specials and discounts from our restaurants, bars, retailers, and other small businesses. Our goal is simple: help keep customers walking through your doors during the upcoming bridge construction by giving your current promoti...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Today, Covington Mayor Ron Washington traveled to Frankfort to join Governor Andy Beshear during his weekly Team Kentucky update, where he thanked the Governor for $750,000 in State support from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). The funding—distributed over the next five years—will help the City support neighborhoods and small businesses during con...