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Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Six Weeks After Fiery Crash

January 15, 2021

A major bridge over the Ohio River in the Cincinnati area reopened on time and under budget after six weeks of emergency repairs. The Brent Spence Bridge, which carries interstates… Read More

Plans Move Forward For Ports In Cairo, West Kentucky

December 18, 2020

Port projects near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in southern Illinois and western Kentucky are moving forward, with the Illinois project expected to break ground as soon… Read More

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure

December 11, 2020

A 203-year-old ferry business is booming after a wreck disabled a major bridge in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. “It’s probably the busiest we’ve ever been at one stretch,” said Paul… Read More

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses

December 4, 2020

Businesses in and around Wheeling, W.Va., are finding cost-effective river transportation solutions for their needs, revitalizing an area once primarily known for coal production. Manufacturers in the region are taking… Read More

Castlen Nears Terminal Completion The bright green conveyor system stands out at Castlen Enterprises’ new terminal along the Ohio River in Owensboro, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Castlen Enterprises)

The bright green conveyor system stands out at Castlen Enterprises’ new terminal along the Ohio River in Owensboro, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Castlen Enterprises)

Castlen Nears Terminal Completion

November 30, 2020

Castlen Enterprises expects to complete construction soon on a river terminal that will serve sister company Castlen Steel as well as other customers. Construction began in May adjacent to the… Read More

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck

November 25, 2020

A wreck and fire on a major bridge across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region earlier this month continues to hamper transportation, although the river itself has reopened. Read More

Survey Seeks Input On New Bridge At Cairo, Ill. A screenshot of the www.US51bridge.com website includes the existing Ohio River bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill. In the distance is the bridge over the Mississippi River between Cairo and Bird’s Point, Mo.

A screenshot of the www.US51bridge.com website includes the existing Ohio River bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill. In the distance is the bridge over the Mississippi River between Cairo and Bird’s Point, Mo.

Survey Seeks Input On New Bridge At Cairo, Ill.

October 23, 2020

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is asking for feedback on its proposals for a new U.S. 51/60/62 bridge over the Ohio River at River Mile 980.4, just upstream of its… Read More

Ohio River Closures Set For Bridge Repair

September 26, 2020

Repairs to the Louisville & Indiana Railroad drawbridge in Louisville, Ky., will force two closures of the Ohio River. The river will close at the bridge at Ohio River Mile… Read More

Riverfront Park Designed To ‘Lean In’ To Climate Change

A map shows Origin Park’s location in relation to the Indiana cities of Clarksville, New Albany and Jeffersonville as well as Louisville, Ky., across the Ohio River. The proposed 600-acre park, designed by its developers to be climate resilient, would stretch along the north riverbank near the Falls of the Ohio and the Big Four pedestrian bridge and wrap around portions of the Ohio River Greenway. (Map courtesy of the River Heritage Conservancy)

Riverfront Park Designed To ‘Lean In’ To Climate Change

September 21, 2020

A riverfront park planned for southern Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky., is being designed as “climate resilient.” The River Heritage Conservancy is developing the proposed 600-acre… Read More

Resurrecting A River Port WJ Editorial

Resurrecting A River Port

August 7, 2020

The announcement that the state of Illinois is releasing $40 million to the Alexander-Cairo Port District to build a new riverport near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers,… Read More