Overview
- The 12th Street (Girl Scout) Bridge reopened on Oct. 21, six days earlier than the initial Oct. 27 target.
- KYTC inspectors closed the span out of caution on Oct. 20 after police reported a possible issue at a bridge joint.
- Crews used hydraulic jacks to lift the bridge and installed new bearings to restore proper support and movement.
- The closure covered all users, including pedestrians and cyclists, and affected KY-1120 across the Licking River between Covington and Newport.
- Detours remained limited for heavy trucks due to reduced weight limits on the Roebling Suspension Bridge and the KY-8 Licking River Bridge, while KYTC continues a separate plan to reconfigure the bridge with protected bike lanes.