Bridging the Gap
Your direct source for updates on Covington's bridge projects: Brent Spence Corridor and KY 8 (4th St.) Bridge. Get essential news on construction, traffic, and your future connection.
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 ...
Bridge expected to reopen Summer 2028 following replacement project
COVINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) –The KY 8 (Fourth Street) Licking River Bridge between Covington and Newport was closed to all traffic shortly after 9 a.m. Monday. This is a full closure on KY 8 from Garrard Street (7.57 mile point) in Kenton County to the roundabout east of the bridge in Newport (0.27 mile point...
Motorists will detour using Girl Scout Bridge between Covington and Newport; Pedestrians and bicyclists will have access to free TANK shuttle service
UPDATE from KYTC (Jan. 7, 2026) - The contractor for the KY 8 (Fourth Street) Licking River Bridge Replacement Project will close the bridge to all traffic on Monday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. Digital message board signs will be located o...
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. – 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...
Keeping our community moving during major infrastructure improvements
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading two major bridge construction projects that will impact Covington in the months ahead: the KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement and the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
While the City of Covington is not overseeing the constructi...