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State plans March implosion of 4th Street bridge; Newport moves to engineer Purple People Bridge repairs
Summary
KYTC’s demolition contractor is tentatively scheduled to implode the Veterans Memorial (4th Street) Bridge on March 2 with a five‑day river closure; Newport staff described public‑safety precautions and outreach. Separately, city staff and partners reported progress on Purple People Bridge repairs, a $500k KYTC master‑planning grant application, and competitive bids to remove shoring towers.
City staff told commissioners they are closely coordinating with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Coast Guard and regional stakeholders on two high‑profile bridge projects.
4th Street Bridge demolition: Staff said the state set a tentative March 2 date to bring down the Veterans Memorial (4th Street) Bridge using planned charges. The Coast Guard will regulate river closures and permit a five‑day window to clear debris. Staff described safety measures — encased charges, seismic and…
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