KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement
Your source for the KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement. Find critical info on the temporary closure, detours, shuttle service, and the new bridge design connecting Covington and Newport.
New route powered by MeetNKY offers increased connectivity between river cities
COVINGTON, Ky. – Powered by MeetNKY, a new GEST cart service route will launch on April 23, between Covington and Newport to expand connectivity across Northern Kentucky’s riverfront.
“MeetNKY is proud to power this service to strengthen access across Northern Kentucky’s river cities,...
Additional spaces aim to support local businesses and improve access to Roebling Point
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority (CMVPA) will temporarily add on-street parking along the south side of E. 4th Street between Garrard Street and Legacy Way following the closure of the 4th Street Bridge as part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabine...
Turn lane removal to improve safety and traffic flow on 12th Street corridor
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises all road users of upcoming intersection improvements being implemented on E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (KY 1120) in Kenton County on Monday, March 16.
At the request of the cities of Covington and Newport, KYTC considered po...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a major milestone toward construction of a modern, signature bridge to connect Newport and Covington. A controlled blast to demolish the existing KY 8 Licking River Bridge is scheduled for Monday, March 2, and authorities have worked to safely secure areas around the zone to protect the public.
A controlled bl...
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...