Bridge Inspection on Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge in Boone County Scheduled to Begin on Monday, June 15
Single lane closures will be in place during the routine inspection
COVINGTON, Ky. (July 11, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists of a routine bridge inspection scheduled to take place on the Carroll Lee Cropper Memorial Bridge, which carries Interstate 275 over the Ohio River. This inspection will begin on Monday, July 15.
The Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) inspection is a close-up, hands-on examination of the bridge’s critical members. The Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge undergoes this routine inspection every two years, with the most recent being July 2022.
The NSTM inspection will require single lane closures on the four-lane bridge from Monday, July 15, through Wednesday, July 24.
Lane closure restrictions:
- I-275 eastbound: No closures Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- I-275 westbound: No closures Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Additionally, Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Anticipated lane closure schedule:
- Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16: I-275 westbound right lane closure
- Wednesday, July 17 through Friday, July 19: I-275 eastbound right lane closure
- Saturday, July 20: I-275 eastbound right lane closure. Once work on the eastbound portion is complete, crews will move the right lane closure to I-275 westbound. Closures will be permitted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23: I-275 westbound right lane closure.
- Wednesday, July 24: I-275 eastbound right lane closure
The inspection is being performed by AECOM. Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Wednesday, July 24.
Any updates to the lane closure schedule will be relayed through our District 6 Roadshow and social media accounts.
The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can get Northern Kentucky road construction updates on the District 6 Roadshow. Follow KYTC District 6 on Facebook or Twitter. For Kentucky’s latest traffic and travel information, visit GoKy, TRIMARC, and WAZE.
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