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Barges Rotate Truss For Smithland Bridge Construction

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Barges Rotate Truss For Smithland Bridge Construction

January 7, 2022

Construction of the steel superstructure of a new bridge over the Cumberland River at Smithland is nearing the halfway point and just reached a major milestone. On December 29, crews… Read More

Contract Award Expected By Year’s End For Highway To New Bridge Over Ohio River

November 28, 2021

Three teams of companies have submitted bids to build a highway connection to the planned Interstate 69 bridge over the Ohio River between Kentucky and Indiana. The route eventually will… Read More

Opening Of I-74 Bridge In Quad Cities Is Near

November 24, 2021

The Quad Cities region is eagerly awaiting the final opening of a project that has taken four and a half years to complete: the I-74 highway bridge over the Mississippi… Read More

Construction Begins On New Cumberland Bridge A towboat pushing a load of gravel passes beneath the current bridge over the river, built in 1931. The old bridge will be demolished as part of the $63.6 million project. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

A towboat pushing a load of gravel passes beneath the current bridge over the river, built in 1931. The old bridge will be demolished as part of the $63.6 million project. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Construction Begins On New Cumberland Bridge

August 6, 2021

Construction began last month on the footers for the main piers of the new bridge over the Cumberland River in Smithland, Ky. The bridge, at Cumberland River Mile 2.7, continues… Read More