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Kentucky is ready to begin full-scale construction in the first phase of the planned Ohio River Bridge, which connects western Kentucky with Indiana.
Governor Andy Beshear attended a groundbreaking event on Wednesday at the intersection of the Interstate 69 Ohio River in Henderson. This project is one of Kentucky's top transportation priorities.
"Our investment in roads and bridges is essential and this project will bring more jobs to the region," the governor said.
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The first phase will focus on improvements on the Kentucky side..
Kentucky begins construction of Ohio River Bridge project Did. It connects western Kentucky with Indiana.
This includes more than 6 miles of extension of I-69, new interchanges, and rebuilt interchanges, Bescher's office said in a news release. I am. Work on this phase will begin in earnest this summer and is expected to continue until 2025.
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Starting in the coming years, including other phases, bridge construction increase.
Another top priority project in Kentucky is to build the Brent Spence Companion Bridge in northern Kentucky and complete the expansion of the Mountain Parkwayin eastern Kentucky.
