US $4.4 Billion New Brent Spence Companion Bridge Pier Components Arrive

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pier components for the New Brent Spence Companion Bridge project have arrived at the Ohio River, marking a significant milestone for the $4.4 billion project. A barge carrying the piers docked in Ludlow, Kentucky, before heading to the New Brent Spence Companion Bridge. In-water construction work is expected to begin as early as June 2, 2026.

Matt Bruning, press secretary for the Ohio Department of Transportation, stated that cofferdams need to be built during construction to divert river water, allowing work to be carried out on the riverbed. He noted that the project has been discussed for decades, and it is exciting to finally see construction progress in person.

These components arrived following a groundbreaking ceremony held in early May.

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