CINCINNATI — The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is set to be closed longer than originally expected due to additional repairs, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced Wednesday.
The bridge shut down June 18, which was five days after the original scheduled date for the closure to begin.
With more additional repairs discovered, the bridge is now expected to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, ahead of Fourth of July weekend festivities, KYTC said.
KYTC said crews need to do more work on "completing modular joint and steel work."
While the bridge remains closed to motorists, pedestrian access is maintained.
Watch moments after the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge closed in the video player below:
Drivers who typically use the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge can use the Brent Spence Bridge or the Taylor Southgate Bridge during the closure.
KYTC said drivers should expect delays and heavier traffic on the surrounding bridges.
This repair is part of a bigger repair project that began in April 2024, but was paused due to a fire that seriously damaged the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.
The entire project consists of replacing joints, sealing joints, repairing steel and approach and truss drainage repairs.
KYTC said repairs to modular joints and other steel repairs were added to the project to ensure the bridge "remains in good working order for years to come."
