Louisville, Ky. (July 27, 2016) – The Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project has released three new, short videos showing progress of construction of the East End Crossing.
The high-definition productions – shot entirely with drones this summer – provide:
“The East End Crossing is in an area that is not easily accessible to the public, so using a drone to show the progress and the scope of the work is the perfect way to give people a closer look at what’s being accomplished,” said Ron Heustis, project manager, Indiana Department of Transportation. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime project that will have a tremendous positive impact on the community for years to come.”
“Hundreds of talented men and women, both locally and around the globe, came together to create a bridge that will proudly serve this community for generations,” Rob Morphonios, project director for WVB East End Partners, said. “The progress we’ve made could not have been accomplished without their hard work.”
The videos – each less than two-and-a-half minutes long – are available on the East End Crossing site of the project website: http://ift.tt/2adZPKF.
The East End Crossing will connect eastern Jefferson County in Kentucky with southern Indiana just east of Jeffersonville. By creating a bypass around downtown Louisville, the project will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Plus, a trip that today takes 45 minutes, will take less than 10 minutes.
Construction of the East End Crossing began in the summer of 2013. The project is scheduled to be completed in December of this year. It is part of the $2.3 billion Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project, which also includes a new I-65 bridge connecting Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN, as well as major highway improvements on both sides of the river. Learn more about the project at http://kyinbridges.com/.
Media contacts:
Dan Hartlage, WVB East End Partners: dan@guthriemayes.com or (502) 584-0371
Will Wingfield, INDOT: wwingfield@indot.in.gov or (317) 233-4675
Don’t stop under the Kennedy or East End bridge
July 26, 2016 – It’s important for boaters to remember the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge and the new East End bridge are active work zones, and are not areas where boaters should stop or slow down to watch the work.
During this busy summer boating season, crews have noticed several boats slowing down or stopping near the Kennedy and the East End bridge to watch the work, or seek shade in the area.
Boaters should not stop under these work zones. A great deal of activity is underway on both the Kennedy Bridge and the East End bridge. Some of the work includes bolts and other loose items that have the potential to fall below.
Crews with Walsh Construction are in the midst of installing a new floor system on the Kennedy Bridge. Much of the east side of the deck of the Kennedy is open following recent demolition work.
The best place to watch progress on the Kennedy Bridge and the new East End bridge is on the project website, www.kyinbridges.com.
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The Downtown Crossing includes the new Abraham Lincoln Bridge, an improved Kennedy Bridge and interstate connections on both sides of the river. Substantial completion of the entire Downtown Crossing is scheduled for December 2016.
The East End bridge will connect the Gene Snyder Freeway in Prospect, Kentucky with State Road 265 (Lee Hamilton Highway) in Utica, Indiana. Substantial completion is scheduled for late this year.
