Kentucky and Ohio officials are pushing forward to build a companion to the Brent Spence Bridge after both governors recently applied for a $1.66 billion federal mega infrastructure grant to improve the notorious bottlenecked 8-mile freight corridor.
June 15, 2022Kentucky
Government, Business, Logistics 
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio, Kentucky Apply for Federal Grant for New Interstate Bridge
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of Transportation Business, Logistics, TCA 
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks about the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Feb. 28. (WHAS11/YouTube)
Funds Sought for Companion Span to Brent Spence Bridge
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks about the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Feb. 28. (WHAS11/YouTube)Kentucky and Ohio Govs. Andy Beshear and Mike DeWine announced their plans to jointly request up to $2 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project at a press conference in Covington, Ky., on Feb. 28.
March 1, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics 
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a past press conference. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via Associated Press)
Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a past press conference. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via Associated Press)In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.
July 19, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
Completed Brent Spence Bridge project by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet via YouTube
Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Completed Brent Spence Bridge project by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet via YouTubeTransportation officials opened the newly repaired Brent Spence Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky on Dec. 22, one day ahead of schedule.
December 23, 2020 Government, Business, Logistics 
A view of Paducah, Ky., where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. (JT Crawford/Getty Images)
Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
A view of Paducah, Ky., where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. (JT Crawford/Getty Images)Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
September 11, 2020 Government, Business 
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Kentucky Officials Announce Funds for Industrial Access Roads
AndreyKrav/Getty ImagesKentucky officials recently announced funding will be directed to industrial access road infrastructure projects to promote economic development and the movement of freight.
September 4, 2020 Government, Safety 
Vehicles turn around on a road blocked by floodwaters in Helena, Ala., on Feb. 11, 2020. (Jay Reeves/Associated Press)
FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funds to Kentucky, Alabama
Vehicles turn around on a road blocked by floodwaters in Helena, Ala., on Feb. 11, 2020. (Jay Reeves/Associated Press)The Federal Highway Administration is awarding Kentucky and Alabama funding to repair infrastructure that has been damaged by floods.
March 16, 2020 Government, Business 
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of Transportation
Kentucky Unveils Potential Statewide Projects
Brent Spence Bridge by Ohio Department of TransportationThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s list of projects that will be considered as candidates for state transportation funding includes improvement plans for several major freight corridors.
July 3, 2019 Business, Safety 
UPS’ Joseph Brent Shull (left), the defending Grand Champion, will compete in the Twin trailer class after winning in the Sleeper Berth class in 2018. (TT file photo)
Joseph Brent Shull Set to Defend Kentucky Title Against Vets and Rookies
UPS’ Joseph Brent Shull (left), the defending Grand Champion, will compete in the Twin trailer class after winning in the Sleeper Berth class in 2018. (TT file photo)The Kentucky Trucking Association will host its Truck Driving Championships on May 17-18 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta.
May 3, 2019 Government, Business, Safety 
KYTC also has 350 certified pesticide applicators, who spray chemicals on the noxious weeds. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
Kentucky Officials Start Seasonal Eradication of Noxious Weeds
KYTC also has 350 certified pesticide applicators, who spray chemicals on the noxious weeds. (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have begun their yearly process of treating noxious weeds that spring up alongside roads.
March 12, 2019