Project Key Points

Sherman Minton Bridge

First interstate bridge in Louisville
Opened in 1962
Unique double-decked design
Carries six lanes of traffic (I-64 and US 150)
Carries about 70,000 vehicles daily
Long-term repairs needed to extend the life of the bridge
Five bridge structures associated with the crossing

Overview

Major bridge rehabilitation
Will add up to 30 years of life to the bridge
Replacement or refurbishment of all bridge decks
Rehabilitation or replacement of structural steel elements and hanger cables
New lighting
Drainage repairs
Painting of steel components

Environmental Process

Study is required by law for federally funded projects
Public involvement is a key part of the study
Analyzed temporary social, economic and environmental impacts
Considered ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate temporary impacts
Worked with state, local and federal officials

Construction Approach

Ensures at least one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open for nearly 95% of the time
Lanes will be closed in one direction for 54 days of the estimated 843 total days of work
Closures will be limited to 9 consecutive days per direction in a calendar year and up to three 3-day weekends per direction each year
Reflects public’s preference for maximum access to bridge during construction

Funding

Fully funded through federal and state highway funds
IN and KY will share the cost of the work
There are no plans to toll the Sherman Minton Bridge

Timeline

Construction approach recommended in fall 2020
Complete contract procurement, select Design-Build/best value contractor in winter 2020
Construction began in late summer 2021
Construction to be completed over multiple construction seasons

Project Milestones

Fall 2018

Project announced to the public

Fall 2020

Low-impact MOT approach approved

December 2020

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. selected as the Design-Build Contractor

January-March 2021

Contract negotiation and award

Late SUMMER 2021

Construction and lane restrictions began

Fact Sheet

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