Gov. Beshear pledges no tolls for new Brent Spence Bridge project
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A landmark project recieved the green light.A massive overhaul of the bridge connecting Cincinnati and northern Kentucky ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A landmark project recieved the green light.A massive overhaul of the bridge connecting Cincinnati and northern Kentucky and construction of a companion bridge will be paid for with state and federal funding."One of the largest infrastructure grants in US history," Gov. Andy Beshear said.The bipartisan infrastructure bill, signed on by Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and both Ohio senators, now gives $1.6 billion toward the project.The Republican-led Kentucky state legislature also secured $250 million in the biennial state road plan that helped facilitate the application.