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| Crews are working on the Indiana approach to the Big Four Bridge. |
When
KIPDA sets up a table at a local event (festivals, business expos, etc.) we are
often asked about bridges. Yes,
sometimes it is about the Ohio River Bridges Project but in the past year it
has been more about The Big Four Bridge. The Big Four Bridge is currently being
converted from a railroad bridge to a bicycle and pedestrian bridge.
KIPDA
sought out to get an update on this project. Andy Crouch, City of
Jeffersonville’s Engineer, said crews are erecting the steel tub girders and
getting them into place. Crouch said officials expect to take delivery of the
steel over Market Street on November 12th and should have all the
steel in place and to the Big 4 Bridge itself before the end of the year. He
said the contractor is also hoping to have started pouring the concrete for the
bridge deck before the end of the year.
Mike Kimmel, of the Kentucky
Waterfront Corp., said in late December the bridge will be open from the
Kentucky side but that it will not connect to Indiana until their ramp is
completed in June. Kimmel also said officials are still fundraising for
decorative lighting that can be installed at any time.
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