The Ohio River Bridges Project of Kentucky and Indiana

Archives

General Project News

• Bridges Project Adopts Phoenix Hill Historic Preservation Plan - March 2010
• Ohio River Bridges Project moves forward on right-of-way purchasing in Kentucky - Dec. 2009
• Unique Diverging Diamond planned for revamped SR-265/SR-62 Indiana interchange - Dec. 2009
• The Ohio River Bridges Project completes Historic Preservation Plan for Old Jeffersonville Historic District - Oct. 2009
• Bridges Project Mentoring Program Sparks Success - Jan. 2009
• Firm Leading Bridges Project Recognized With Prestigious Award - Jan. 2009
• KYTC, INDOT Request Extension For Update of Bridges Project Financial Plan - Oct. 2008
• Gary Valentine Named Project Manager of the Ohio River Bridges Project - Sept. 2008
• September '08 marks five-year anniversary of the Record of Decision - Sept. 2008
• Enhanced Bridges Web Site Merges Roadway Design With Google Maps - June 2008
• Ohio River Bridges Project Models on the Move - Feb. 2008
• FHWA approves Bridges Project financial plan - Jan. 2008
• Bridge Models on Display at Falls of Ohio Museum - Jan. 2008
• Public Sees East End Bridge Aesthetic Design Elements - Dec. 2007
• Barge simulations set for Seamen's Church Institute - Nov. 2007
• Major Milestone Reached in the Ohio River Bridges Project - October 2, 2007
• Engineers, architects begin detailed design work for new bridges - August 2007
• Bridge Models on Display at Falls of Ohio Museum - January 2008
• Hispanic/Latino business owners learn about DBE opportunities - March 2007
• Bridges Project puts Models of Both Selected Bridge Types on Public Display - January 2007
• Bridge Types Selected on Ohio River Bridges Project - December 2006
• Public Votes for its Favorite Bridge Type Designs - November 2006
• Bridges Project Names Bridge Type Selection Committee - November 2006
• Underwater Archaeological Survey to Search for Historic Remains - October 2006
• Smart Growth Conference recap - October 2006
• Smart Growth Conference Kicks Off Monday - September 2006
• Old Jeffersonville Historic Preservation Plan Set For Public Input - August 2006
• Potential Downtown and East End Bridge Types Narrowed to Three - July 2006
• Blasting Operations to Begin at U.S. 42 and KY 841 - July 2006
• Bridges Project's Kentucky DBE Program Names New Program Manager - June 2006
• National, state officials break ground on KY 841/US 42 ramp relocation - June 2006
• Kentucky Department of Highways Announces Lane and Shoulder Closings for Ohio River Bridges Project Drill Work - March 2006
• Geotechnical Survey Work Scheduled to Continue in Late March - March 2006
• Thirty-one Potential Downtown Bridge Designs Narrowed to Six - March 2006
• Cable Relocation Marks Beginning of Work on KY 841 - March 2006
• Potential East End Designs Narrowed to Six - March 2006
• Public Input Sought for Historic Preservation Plan - January 24, 2006
• Survey Crews Conducting Work for New Downtown Jeffersonville Bridge Approach - January 2006
• East End Bridge Concepts to be Presented at Open House - December 2005
• Downtown Bridge Concepts to be Presented at Open House - November 22, 2005
• Public Invited to Attend Kennedy Interchange Open House - October 25, 2005
• Bridges Project Excavates Former Civil War Cemetery - October 19, 2005
• Geotechnical Survey to Determine Geology of Riverbed at East End Bridge Location - October 10, 2005
• Geotechnical Survey Work Planned for Section of I-65 in Downtown Louisville - October 7, 2005
• Bridge Type Selection begins for New Downtown and East End Bridges - September 14, 2005
• Bridges Project Studies Former Civil War Cemetery - August 26, 2005
• Balloon testing to demonstrate elevation of Eastern Jefferson County Bridge Approach - March 2, 2005
• Topographical Survey Begins for Eastern Jefferson County Bridge Approach - February 16, 2005
• Geotechnical Survey Begins for Eastern Jefferson County Bridge Approach - January 26, 2005
• East End Bridge Design Team Selected - November 12, 2004
• Downtown Bridge Design Team Selected - October 29, 2004
• Kernan Announces Design Teams for Indiana Portion of Bridges Project - July 29, 2004
• Two Kentucky Companies Named As Engineering and Design Consultants for Ohio River Bridges Project - June 17, 2004

Kennedy Interchange

• Kennedy Interchange Takes Shape - May 2007
• Kentucky Approach Design Sections Meet With RAC - November 2006
• Kennedy Interchange Approach Team Review Progress at AAT Meeting - November 2006
• Ohio River Bridges Project Officials Approve Urban Design Guidelines - March 2006
• Geotechnical Survey Work Scheduled to Continue in Late March - March 2006
• Kentucky Department of Highways Announces Lane and Shoulder Closings for Ohio River Bridge Project Drill Work - March 2006
• Kennedy Interchange design to preserve, enhance Downtown Waterfront - February 2006
• Kennedy Interchange design team presents Spaghetti Junction studies, plans at October meetings - October 2005
• Geotechnical Survey Work Planned for Section of I-65 in Downtown Louisville - October 7, 2005
• Kennedy Interchange Open House - October 2005

Downtown Bridge

• New Design Details Revealed For Downtown Bridge - April 2008
• Open Houses - Downtown Bridge Aesthetics - April 2008
• Discussion of aesthetics mark Downtown Bridge stakeholder meeting - Sept. 2007
• Bridges Project Puts Models of Both Selected Bridge Types on Public Display - January 2007
• Executive Bridge Type Selection Committee Makes Historic Decisions - December 2006
• Second Meeting of Bridge Type Selection Committee Set - December 2006
• Open Houses Provide Forums for Public Input on Bridge Types - November 2006
• Executive Bridge Type Selection Committee Calls for Public Vote - November 2006
• Underwater Archaeological Survey to Search for Historic Remains - October 2006
• Smart Growth Conference Impact Felt Near and Far - October 2006
• Downtown Bridge AAT Reaffirms Aesthetic Design Preferences at July Meeting - August 2006
• The Bicycle and Pedestrian Experience - June 2006
• First-Ever Use of Simulation Technology Helps Guide Ohio River Bridges Project Design Teams - April 2006
• Public Comments on Six Bridge Type Alternatives for Downtown Bridge - March 2006
• Downtown Bridge AAT/RAC Considers Six Bridge Type Alternatives - March 2006
• Navigational Channels for Downtown Bridge Studied - March 2006
• Public Feedback to be given at March Downtown Bridge Open Houses - February 2006
• Downtown Bridge Open Houses Invite Public Feedback With Polling on Bridge Concepts - December 2005
• Downtown Bridge Concepts to be Presented at Open Houses - November 2005
• Public to View Potential Design Concepts for Downtown Bridge at Open Houses - November 2005
• Downtown Bridge Open Houses Provide Forums for Public Input - September 2005
• AAT meets Downtown Bridge Design Team - September 2005
• Area Advisory Team members to meet bridge section designers - June 2005

Downtown Indiana Approach

• Jeffersonville Freight House Gains Historic Places Status
• Public Offers Input For Old Jeffersonville Historic Preservation Plan - August 2006
• Old Jeffersonville Historic Preservation Plan Set For Public Input - August 2006
• Preservation Efforts for Old Jeffersonville Begin - March 2006
• Survey Crews Conducting Work for New Downtown Jeffersonville Bridge Approach - January 2006
• Bridges Project Excavates Former Civil War Cemetery - October 2005
• Bridges Project Studies Former Civil War Cemetery - August 2005
• Butler, Fairman and Seufert selected to head Downtown Indiana Approach design work - June 2005

East End Kentucky Approach

• Exploratory Tunnel - Access Ramp Open House Well-Attended - June 2007
• More than 200 attend Kentucky East End Approach open house - March 2007
• Bridges Project Officials Announce Change in U.S. 42/KY 841 Schedule, Re-open Lanes - January 2007
• Kentucky Approach Design Sections Meet With RAC - November 2006
• Kentucky East End Approach, East End Bridge Design Managers Meet with Transylvania Beach Residents - September 2006
• Bridges Project Officials Learn About Tunnel Safety, Maintenance - August 2006
• Blasting Operations to Begin at U.S. 42 and KY 841 - July 2006
• Kentucky East End Approach AAT Favors Natural Look for Lighting, Noise Barriers - July 2006
• Eastern Jefferson County Residents Learn About US 42/KY 841 Ramp Relocation - April 2006
• Kentucky East End Approach AAT Reviews Noise Reducation Study - March 2006
• Cable Relocation Marks Beginning of Work on KY 841 Off-Ramp Realignment - March 2006
• Community Contributes to Eastern Jefferson County Historic Preservation Plan - February 2006
• Public feedback to be sought at January Charette/Public Meeting - January 2006
• Snyder Freeway-U.S. 42 Interchange to be Site of First Work in Kentucky East End Approach Area-November 2005
• Area Advisory Team Reviews Tunnel Design and Portal Options for Kentucky East End Approach - September 2005
• Surveying in East End Kentucky Approach moves into Harrods Creek area - June 2005

East End Bridge

• East End Bridge Gets More Refined: Color, Lighting and Theme Are Set - April 2008
• Computer Simulation Technology Aids Bridges Project Design Teams - December 2007
• Discussion of aesthetics mark East End Bridge stakeholder meeting - Sept. 2007
• Crews survey underwater geology at bridge sites - July 2007
• Bridges Project puts Models of Both Selected Bridge Types on Public Display - January 2007
• Executive Bridge Type Selection Committee Makes Historic Decisions - December 2006
• Second Meeting of Bridge Type Selection Committee Set - December 2006
• Open Houses Provide Forums for Public Input on Bridge Types - November 2006
• Executive Bridge Type Selection Committee Calls for Public Vote - November 2006
• Smart Growth Conference Impact Felt Near and Far - October 2006
• East End Bridge AAT Discusses Aesthetic, Practical Considerations at July Meeting - August 2006
• First-Ever Use of Simulation Technology Helps Guide Ohio River Bridges Project Design Teams - April 2006
• Public Attends Meetings to Comment on Possible East End Bridge Designs - March 2006
• Navigational Channels for East End Bridge Studied - March 2006
• East End Bridge AAT/RAC Consider Six Bridge Type Alternatives - March 2006
• Public feedback sought at East End Bridge Open Houses March 7 and 9 - February 2006
• East End Bridge Open Houses Invite Public Feedback with Polling on Bridge Concepts - December 2005
• East End Bridge Concepts to be Presented at Open Houses - December 2005
• Public to View Potential Design Concepts for East End Bridge - November 2005
• East End Bridge Design Team Polls Joint AAT/RAC Group - November 2005
• Geotechnical Survey to Determine Geology of Riverbed at East End Bridge Location - October 2005
• East End Bridge Team to Host Open Houses - October 2005
• AAT meets East End Bridge Design Team - September 2005
• Area Advisory Team members to meet bridge section designers - June 2005
• The Bicycle and Pedestrian Experience - June 2006

East End Indiana Approach

• Drilling to Reach Bedrock Underway in Utica Area - April 2008
• Swartz Farm Historic Preservation Plan Nearing Final Stages - September 2007
• Aerial photography completed in East End Indiana Approach, Surveying to begin soon. - June 2005