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
Funds Sought for Companion Span to Brent Spence Bridge

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, 2022Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports

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, 2021Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Transportation officials opened the newly repaired Brent Spence Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky on Dec. 22, one day ahead of schedule.
December 23, 2020Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports
Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.
September 11, 2020Kentucky Officials Announce Funds for Industrial Access Roads
Kentucky officials recently announced funding will be directed to industrial access road infrastructure projects to promote economic development and the movement of freight.
September 4, 2020FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funds to Kentucky, Alabama

The Federal Highway Administration is awarding Kentucky and Alabama funding to repair infrastructure that has been damaged by floods.
March 16, 2020Kentucky Unveils Potential Statewide Projects
The 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, 2019Joseph Brent Shull Set to Defend Kentucky Title Against Vets and Rookies

The Kentucky Trucking Association will host its Truck Driving Championships on May 17-18 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta.
May 3, 2019Kentucky Officials Start Seasonal Eradication of Noxious Weeds

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have begun their yearly process of treating noxious weeds that spring up alongside roads.
March 12, 2019