Overview
- The span shut down Monday at 9 a.m. to begin removal of the existing structure, which officials expect to complete by April 2026.
- Authorities still project overall completion in 2028, while one update says construction on the new bridge could begin as early as fall 2028.
- TANK’s free Licking River Link runs every 30 minutes seven days a week, operating 6 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekends, with four stops in Newport and four in Covington.
- KYTC directs drivers to the 11th Street Bridge detour, and WLWT’s tests found up to 13 extra minutes via that route or seven minutes using Cincinnati river crossings.
- The replacement design features three arches, two driving lanes on each independent deck, and a 12‑foot path for people walking and bicycling, while Covington has announced a $750,000 grant to support affected businesses and neighborhoods.