Sherman Minton Bridge Closed...

[Magneto]

Until further notice. This is the bridge that crosses the Ohio in New Albany on I-64. Traffic is being routed over the Kennedy Bridge which is I-65. If you are traveling in the area be prepared for LONG delays.

 

[Steeler]

Yeah that sucks. Already a long enough delay crossing the Kennedy each morning. Guess I better leave about 3 hrs earlier.

 

[Ridgeway]

I'm dreading Monday's commute.

Maybe I'll just leave tomorrow night & sleep in my office.





Instead of ranting for a couple pages I think it suffices to say that it's absurd to be in this situation. One of 3 very old bridges is now out of commission for an extended period of time. We sorely needed a new bridge before this happened. Now traffic on the remaining two bridges will be increased by 60%. Even if they fix it, it should certainly be replaced soon. I don't image this will help the Kennedy which is already one giant pothole.
Yet, we can't even build one bridge.

Construction should be started tomorrow on a new bridge. I don't care which one they build, just start something. But I guess River Fields won't let that happen...

For the interim I hope they reverse one lane on the Clark Memorial during rush hour.


As a stopgap it would also be nice if they finished the Big Four Bridge and permitted mopeds, motorcycles, etc. to utilize it.

 

[Titanium Man]

Wow, I use to live down there. I can't imagine that detour. What a hassle!!

 

[Magneto]

I hope this puts pressure on River Fields to drop their lawsuit so the east end bridge can get started.

 

[pute62]

I thought I heard/read somewhere that Obama is suppost to create jobs to build better roads and bridges. Not to worry,help is on the way.

 

[Magneto]

Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan says it could be closed SIX MONTHS.

 

[iamaclone45]

Guess this is going to make getting to Knob Creek in October a pain in the butt. I'm planning my first trip down there and I'm glad I found this information.

 

[Ridgeway]

Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan says it could be closed SIX MONTHS.

The best part is that it's going to take 3 weeks just to finish inspecting the bridge.
So repairs likely won't even begin for at least a month!


I'd be surprised if its only a 6 month issue.

 

[4sarge]

Knob Creek, need that bridge. Where is the next bridge that crosses into Kentucky from the West that would allow access to a decent E-W road to Louisville ?

 

[littletommy]

Just go to Corydon exit and cross the bridge at Maukport. Its really close to knob creek/ ft. Knox.

 

[confused89]

Corydon exit on I-64, beat me by a few seconds.

 

[4sarge]

Thank You Both, Rep Sent

 

[littletommy]

Thank You Both, Rep Sent

No problem! I live just a few minutes from the downtown bridges, but I usually go through Corydon and Brandenburg KY if I go out towards Ft. Knox. Lot less hassle than going down I65 and hitting the Gene Snyder to Dixie hwy. Plus, with fall coming, it's a gorgeous drive out through the Corydon route.

 

[dice dealer]

No problem! I live just a few minutes from the downtown bridges, but I usually go through Corydon and Brandenburg KY if I go out towards Ft. Knox. Lot less hassle than going down I65 and hitting the Gene Snyder to Dixie hwy. Plus, with fall coming, it's a gorgeous drive out through the Corydon route.

Pretty much the only way I go , Living in Harrison county its just much closer for me , But I do agree it is a Very pretty ride

 

[woowoo2]

Here is the revised traffic plan.
Good luck with your commute.
Bridge traffic plan announced | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

 

[littletommy]

Here is the revised traffic plan.
Good luck with your commute.
Bridge traffic plan announced | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

Some of those "emergency" actions need to be implemented permanently. That right lane getting onto I64 is a nightmare, even when traffic is light.