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...

Update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: The upcoming closure of the KY 8/Fourth Street Licking River Bridge between Covington and Newport is expected the week of January 12, 2026. KYTC will provide a specific date/time ahead of the closure. The bridge will be closed to all road users (vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists) through Summer 2028. Vehicle traffic can detour using the...

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...

COVINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2025) – As part of a continued commitment to provide safer roads for all users, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a roadway reconfiguration on the 12th Street (KY 1120) bridge over the Licking River between Covington and Newport. The new configuration will provide two driving lanes and two dedicated bike lanes separated from vehicular traf...

COVINGTON, Ky. - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) are partnering to provide accommodations for safe passage during the construction of the KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement Project. TANK Shuttle Service The shuttle service is intended to provide a viable transportation option for those who rely on the Fourth Street brid...

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...