brent spence bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced approval Monday by the Ohio Controlling Board for authority to finalize construction plans, meaning construction may begin in earnest soon.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says they wanted something that was cost-effective with an iconic look.

The group Bridge Forward says now that funding concerns are a lot lighter, it's time to consider their alternative design.

Ohio and Kentucky will get the $1.635 billion in federal dollars they have been seeking for repairs to the Brent Spence Bridge.

The new plan would have through-traffic on the new bridge, and local traffic on the existing I-71/75 bridge.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited a downtown Cincinnati Starbucks Friday and spoke with employees who recently voted to unionize. After visiting with the Starbucks employees, Brown took questions from the media on a variety of topics, ranging from the economy to the Brent Spence Bridge.

Facing a critical need for a safer bridge on one of America’s busiest traveled roadways, governors from Ohio and Kentucky have applied for nearly $2 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor.

The governors of Ohio and Kentucky signed a memorandum of understanding Monday stating their commitment to work together to make the $2.8 billion companion bridge a reality. The money is part of the bipartisan federal infrastructure bill. Plans do not include tolls, making it the first time a viable plan for expansion doesn't include them.

The bipartisan bill contains billions of dollars for hard infrastructures like roads, bridges and highways but also provides funds to EV charging stations, broadband internet and more. We take a look at what it means for Ohio.

The Brent Spence Bridge reopened Tuesday ahead of schedule. The I-71/75 span has been closed since November 11. A crash between two semis triggered a...