COVINGTON,Ky.-- The replacement of the U.S. 25 bridge and entrances over Williamstown railroad are expected to start soon. The foundation construction for the bridge's piers is expected to begin March 1.
"The new bridge and approaches are being constructed to replace the existing bridge," said Rob Hans, Chief District Engineer for the Department of Highways District 6. "This in turn will provide safer passage for the people in Grant County and those who travel this roadway."
The Haydon Bridge Co. of Springfield was awarded the bride contract for $5 million.
The new bridge will be built 60 feet west of the existing bridge and will have sidewalks on both sides. Sunset Drive, located at the south end to the existing bridge, will be partially removed. A new James Street entrance will be added and intersect James Street, giving access to Sunset Drive.
Park Drive will be reconstructed and will no longer go under the bridge. Its intersection with U.S. 25 will be relocated to the east side of the highway.
Construction is expected to being March 1, foundation construction for the bridge piers will begin in the spring. The project is expected to be finished in the summer of 2011.
