Emergency Closure of Clark Memorial Bridge in Jefferson County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Morgan Woodrum
502.764.0481 (office)
502.408.1985 (cell)
Morgan.Woodrum@ky.gov

Emergency Closure of Clark Memorial Bridge in Jefferson County

Motorists advised to avoid area and seek alternate route

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 1, 2024) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the emergency closure of the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, locally known as the Second Street Bridge, in Jefferson County.

The Clark Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. 31 over the Ohio River between Louisville, Ky., and Jeffersonville, Ind., is closed in both directions due to a crash involving a semi. Local law enforcement agencies are on-site. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. 

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