Contract Awarded in Indiana Approach to Big Four Bridge

Residents anxiously waiting for the Big Four Bridge to be completed and open are a step closer to getting to use the bicycle and pedestrian bridge.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the City of Jeffersonville awarded a $6.5 million contract to Gohmann Asphalt and Construction of Clarksville for the construction of the Indiana approach to the Big Four Bridge. Gohmann’s bid was the lowest among 10 Indiana and Kentucky companies and 22 percent below the engineer’s estimate.


Construction bids initially came in higher than anticipated back in January so INDOT and Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore agreed to re-scope the project. The re-scoping included eliminating accommodations for a drainage tunnel beneath the floodwall. Successful re-bidding of the project saved taxpayers more than $5 million.

Construction is expected to begin mid-March and the new ramp will open to bicycles and pedestrians by March 2013.  The Big Four is a former railroad bridge that is currently being renovated to allow bicycles and pedestrians to cross between Louisville’s Waterfront Park and the Jeffersonville riverfront. The new Indiana approach will pass over Riverside Drive, the floodwall, Mulberry Street and Market Street as it slopes down to a landing at the corner of Pearl and Chestnut streets.

New Traffic Signal Being Installed at KY913 and KY913C

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces installation of a new traffic signal installed at the intersection of KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) and KY 913C (Blankenbaker Access Drive). This signal is currently in place and will be activated later this week once access to power is supplied.


The signal also provides access for the side street approach from Franconia Court. Pedestrian signals are included on the southern crossing of Blankenbaker Parkway. This pedestrian crossing connects the two sidewalks added as part of the Blankenbaker Parkway Extension project which was completed in 2011.

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Traffic information for the District 5 counties is also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.