Singing Bridge in Downtown Frankfort Reopens
to Traffic
Repair and reinforcement work complete ahead of schedule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 3, 2021) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of the reopening of the Singing Bridge in downtown Frankfort. Repair and reinforcement work have been completed ahead of schedule. The bridge, which carries U.S. 60X over the Kentucky River, was closed to traffic in late 2020 after it was struck by a vehicle. Contractors fixed both a truss of the bridge and a bridge rail that were affected during the collision.
In addition to repairs, contractors performed work to reinforce truss members of the bridge with new steel. Due to this work, the weight limit of the bridge has been increased to 9-tons.
The contract for this project was awarded in February to Judy C. Harp Company Inc. in the amount of $144,307.63. Constructed in 1894, the Singing Bridge is the oldest structure in District 5.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
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