Traffic Alert: The US 421 Milton-Madison Bridge will be reduced to one lane on Friday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Restoration of historic bridge video complete. (watch it)
A unique effort is underway to replace the deteriorating US 421 Ohio River bridge between Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind. Using a method called “superstructure replacement,” the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will construct a new steel truss superstructure atop the existing piers. While the estimated $131 million project presents the most expedient and affordable solution to replacing the 80-year-old bridge, it will require closing the span for up to 12 months during construction.
Prospective contractors are currently developing project bids, which will be opened at a fall bid letting. The winning contractor is expected to submit a project schedule, including the anticipated bridge closure period, and begin work as soon as possible after the contract is awarded.
KYTC and INDOT are united in the effort to keep both communities well-informed as the project moves forward. We hope you will visit this site often for the latest information on the Milton-Madison Bridge Project.
The US 421 Milton-Madison Bridge will be reduced to one lane on Friday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Engineers from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be checking areas on the bridge that were highlighted in a 2009 in-depth inspection.
To help cope with the impact of the bridge closure, KYTC and INDOT will provide free ferry service to accommodate some of the 11,000 drivers who use the bridge each day. Studies have shown the economic impact of the closure on the communities was lessened by the use of the ferry service.
