KYTC: Licking River Bridge to be demolished in spring 2026, rebuilt bridge to reopen by summer 2028

KYTC announces timeline for KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced a timeline for the construction of a new bridge to replace the KY 8 Licking River Bridge, aiming to improve safety and connectivity between Covington and Newport. The existing bridge will be demolished in Spring 2026, with the new structure expected to open by Summer 2028. The entire project is projected to conclude by Fall 2028.Initially planned as a two-phase construction allowing pedest…

KYTC gives timeline for KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement project linking Covington, Newport – Knowhere News

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on Tuesday unveiled a schedule for building a bridge that would improve and secure the connection between Covington and Newport. The KY 8 Licking River Bridge timeline prioritizes both providing a new bridge even more quickly and ensuring the safety of all users of the road, including walkers, cyclists, and drivers. In order to build a replacement bridge, the KY 8 Licking River Bridge will be dismantled in the…

KYTC: Licking River Bridge to be demolished in spring 2026, rebuilt bridge to reopen by summer 2028

An approved bridge type design and timeline for construction have been unveiled Tuesday by Kentucky transportation officials for the KY 8 Licking River Bridge.

KYTC gives timeline for KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement project linking Covington, Newport - NKyTribune

(Image from KYTC) A timeline for bridge construction on a better, safer connection between Covington and Newport was announced Tuesday by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The schedule for the KY 8 Licking River Bridge is rooted in safety for all road users – motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, as well as delivering a new bridge even faster. The KY 8 Licking River Bridge will be demolished in Spring 2026 to make way for the construction of…