After a year of construction, five bridges in Todd and Logan Counties have been completed, with the final bridging opening to traffic at the end of December.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the reconstruction efforts on five bridges in various states of disrepair were along the U.S. 79 corridor between the two counties and represent more than $18 million investment. The five newly constructed bridges replaced five aging structures built in the 1930s and all at least double the size of the travel lanes compared to the old bridges.
The older bridges also had approximately a one-foot shoulder area, but the new bridges were upgraded to at least eight-foot shoulders.
Governor Andy Beshear says, “The U.S. 79 Corridor Bridge improvement project was thoughtfully planned, well-designed and will benefit our families in Logan and Todd Counties. The rebuilt bridges meet modern design standards and will turn daily commutes into safer, more enjoyable rides.”