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December 2011

Bridge reduced to one lane Dec 20

 

 October 2011

New bridge taking shape

 

September 2011

Bridge reduced to one lane Sept. 14

 

August 2011

First bridge closure in spring 2012 

 

July 2011

Bridge reduced to one lane July 15

Temporary ramp construction begins

 

April 2011

Lane closure April 26

 

March2011

Project wins multiple awards

 

February 2011

Lane closure Feb 3

 

January 2011

Public Meeting to be held January 11

 

December 2010

Project activity begins near bridge

See the TENTATIVE project schedule

 

November 2010

Governors, Secretary LaHood break ground for new bridge

View the steps in the construction process

Project groundbreaking: Nov. 30, 2010 (details)

 

October 2010

Click here to see similar “truss slide” bridge construction method

 

September 2010

Milton-Madison Bridge to be closed for 10 days during construction

Ky. Gov. Beshear statement on Milton-Madison Bridge 

Contract bids opened; will undergo review 

Annual Joint Bridge Inspections Scheduled

 

 

August 2010

Contract revised to promote shorter bridge closure

 

July 2010

Milton-Madison Bridge reduced to one lane August 13

Prospective contractors attend bridge meeting

 

June 2010

USDOT Gives Green Light on Milton-Madison Bridge Replacement

 

March 2010

Milton-Madison Bridge project reaches major milestone

 

February 2010

Governor Beshear announces $20 million federal TIGER grant for project

 

January 2010

Project nears milestone; public hearing announced

Next steps in project outlined

 

December 2009

Details announced on proposed ferry service

 

November 2009

Economic Impact Study released

 

 

 

 

September 2009

Project team begins economic impact study

Gov. Beshear & Daniels announce joint bid for funding

Bedrock drilling from barge begins Sept. 21

News Release on Inspection Report

In-Depth Bridge Inspection Report (August 2009)

Federal TIGER Grant Application

Superstructure Replacement Fact Sheet

Superstructure Replacement FAQs

 

August 2009

KYTC, INDOT to apply for stimulus funds

Bridge Maintenance Fact Sheet

Bridge repairs completed

In-depth bridge inspection expected to cause lane closures

 

July 2009

Milton-Madison Bridge closed August 1-3 for repairs

Traffic Alert: Milton-Madison Bridge Information

View the latest project schedule

 

May 2009

Milton-Madison Bridge to be reduced to one lane

Public Open House Scheduled

 

April 2009

Four Bridge Options Recommended

Location Alternative Maps

 

March 2009

US 421 Weight Limit Begins April 2

15-Ton Weight Limit to be Posted on US 421 Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions on US 421 Bridge Weight Limit

 

February 2009

Evaluation of Milton-Madison Bridge Piers Continues

Public Meeting Presentation

Historic Properties (Section 106)

 

January 2009

High-Tech Polling to be Used at Public Meeting

Milton-Madison Project to Hold First Public Meeting

US 421 Bridge Reduced to One Lane Feb 5-10

US 421 Bridge Lane Closure

 

December 2008

Milton-Madison Project Web Site

 

August 2008

Milton-Madison Project Kickoff

Milton-Madison Project Fact Sheet