Ohio, Kentucky bridge closing delayed one week
Crews discover new structural problems, need more time for repairs
Delays underscore need for long-term bridge investment
The closure of the Brent Spence Bridge, which carries I-75 traffic between Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio, has been delayed by one week, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday.
The bridge was originally scheduled to close for repairs on Monday, but crews discovered new structural problems that require more time to fix.
The bridge is now scheduled to close on Monday, Sept. 11, and is expected to remain closed through early December.
The delay is a setback for commuters who rely on the bridge to get to work or school.
The Brent Spence Bridge is one of the busiest bridges in the country, carrying more than 160,000 vehicles per day.
The bridge has been in need of repairs for years, and the closure is expected to cause major traffic delays.
The delay also underscores the need for long-term investment in bridge infrastructure.
The Brent Spence Bridge is just one of many bridges in the United States that are in need of repair or replacement.
A recent report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association found that there are more than 46,000 bridges in the United States that are rated as structurally deficient.
The report also found that the United States is facing a $125 billion backlog in bridge repairs.
The delay in the Brent Spence Bridge closure is a reminder that the United States needs to make a long-term investment in bridge infrastructure.
By investing in bridge repairs now, we can avoid more costly closures and delays in the future.
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