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Since 2003 when the project was authorized, more than $200 million has been spent on design and other work. A new interchange in Kentucky has been completed to accommodate an east end bridge, exploratory drilling for a tunnel and the bridges’ piers has been pursued, some right-of-way has been purchased and detailed right-of-way plans have been developed. The types of new bridge structures have been selected and they’ll include bicycle and pedestrian crossings, under the plans.

The Project

The Ohio River Bridges Project is one of the largest transportation projects in the country and includes two new bridges linking Louisville and Southern Indiana and the rebuild of Spaghetti Junction where three interstate highways converge.
  

Downtown Bridge

  
 

A new six-lane bridge will carry northbound I-65 traffic, immediately upstream from the existing Kennedy Bridge which will be converted to six lanes for southbound traffic.  The existing bridge handles more traffic than it was designed to carry and does not meet safety standards.  It is rated "structurally deficient.”

 

 

  
Spaghetti Junction Rebuild  

The interchange, where I-65, I-64 and I-71 converge at the base of the Kennedy Bridge in Louisville, will be rebuilt. Left-hand exits and sharp weaves will be eliminated to bring the interchange up to safety standards and to reduce congestion.  The new design will elevate the highway and have narrower and better-aligned columns to improve views of the river for pedestrians and safe and easy pedestrian access to the waterfront.

   

East End Bridge

  

About eight miles upstream from the Kennedy Bridge, a new bridge will close a five-mile gap in the region's cross-river highway network. This will help relieve downtown traffic and better cross-river access for the eastern area of the region. The new bridge will connect the Gene Snyder Freeway (KY 841) to the Lee Hamilton Highway (IN 265).
  

For information about the specifics of the Ohio River Bridges Project, visit the official project website:  www.kyinbridges.com 

 

For information about the Louisville Southern Indiana Bridges Authority and the finance plan it is developing to build the bridges, visit www.bridgesauthority.com 
  

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For official information about The Ohio River Bridges Project please visit:
The Ohio River Bridges Project and The Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority
  
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