Traffic Impacts for Clay Wade Bailey Bridge Repair Project Beginning Tuesday, May 27
Project expected to be completed mid-July
COVINGTON, Ky. (May 23, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an updated schedule for bridge repairs on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge in Kenton County.
Weather permitting, on Tuesday, May 27, crews are expected to return to the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S. 25, U.S. 42, U.S. 127) over the Ohio River between the intersection of KY 8 (W. 4th Street) (13.45 mile point) and the Kentucky/Ohio State Line (13.87 mile point), a distance of 0.42 miles.
A 24/7 southbound right lane closure will be in place. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Overhead directional signage will be turned off, and motorists will follow the lane markings. This work will include jacking portions of the bridge deck up, and installing new support for the structure.
On Monday, June 2, crews plan to begin completing all steel and barrier wall work on the bridge.
Once this work has been completed, a ten-day closure will be necessary to install three modular joints on the bridge. The bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic during this time. Pedestrian access on the bridge will be maintained. KYTC will advise on social media, the District 6 Roadshow and an updated press release on the timing of this closure.
Project Background
A bridge repair project on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge began on April 22, 2024. The project consisted of replacing joints, sealing joints, repairing steel and approach/truss drainage repairs. Repairs to modular joints and other steel repairs were added to the project to ensure the bridge remains in good working order for years to come.
This project was postponed due to the Interstate 471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge fire. Contractors are now returning to the project to make the final repairs before the project can be completed.
M&M Services Co Inc. is contracted to perform the $2.8 million project on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The project is expected to be completed in mid-July.
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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