The Ohio River Bridges Project of Kentucky and Indiana

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The Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project is a "priority" national transportation project which addresses long-term, cross-river transportation needs in Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana. It is one of the largest transportation projects in the country and will result in safer travel, less congestion and improved access to destinations in the region.

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KENTUCKY, INDIANA REACH CONSENSUS ON OHIO RIVER BRIDGES PLAN

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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The public comment period on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement has ended. As always, comments about the project can be voiced by utilizing the "Contact Us" portion of the website. A response, if requested, is provided.

SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (SDEIS)

On November 10, 2011, the SDEIS for the Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project was approved by the Federal Highway Administration, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). For more information, click here to see news release. The SDEIS may be viewed here, at local libraries or at the following offices:

KYTC, District 5
8310 Westport Road
Louisville KY 40242

INDOT, Falls City Subdistrict
5701 Highway 31 E
Clarksville, IN 47129

Community Transportation Solutions
305 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40222

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 2003 EIS ALTERNATIVE AND 2011 SDEIS ALTERNATIVE

The 2011 SDEIS Alternative reduces the cost of the Ohio River Bridges Project by $1.2 billion when compared to the 2003 EIS Alternative. To compare the two alternatives, click on the files below:

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