'It's Going to Take Longer' | NKY Commuters Brace for Route Changes Ahead of 4th Street Bridge Closure

Marked detour begins Monday as Fourth Street Bridge closes for construction

Northern Kentucky drivers who use the Licking River Bridge will soon need to detour between Newport and Covington.

'It's going to take longer' | NKY commuters brace for route changes ahead of 4th Street Bridge closure

The 4th Street Bridge connecting Covington and Newport will close on Monday in preparation for demolition. Workers face a two-year gap before a replacement is slated to open.

Southbank Partners: Closure of 4th Street Bridge in Covington makes extended Riverwalk more vital - NKyTribune

As preparations move forward for the closure of the KY 8 Licking River Bridge (Fourth Street Bridge) between Covington and Newport, the region is preparing for a period of change that will affect how people move between river cities and access The Riverwalk at Riverfront Commons. The bridge is expected to close on January 12 at 9 a.m. The closure will impact all users, including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists and is expected to remain in …