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In reply to the discussion: Major north/south Ohio river bridge closed at Cincinnati, I-71 and I-75 corridor. [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)16. That's dedication to a hobby. During my travels, I collected the little state thimbles....
to bring home to the ladies.
In our governor's email, he said....
KYTC is working with officials on both the Ohio and Kentucky sides of the river to reopen the historic Roebling Bridge, upriver from the Brent Spence, to passenger traffic. Covington police closed the bridge to motor vehicles Wednesday night after large commercial trucks were seen going onto the bridge in defiance of its 11-ton weight limit and posted warning signs. The pedestrian walkway is open to foot traffic.
I've enjoyed visiting the Cincinnati Zoo and the Aquarium in Covington with family and of course, King's Island a time or two.
I'm retired in the Louisville area and have not been to that area in years. Just worn out on travel, I guess.
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Major north/south Ohio river bridge closed at Cincinnati, I-71 and I-75 corridor. [View all]
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
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You made my day! Glad it helped. Just saw the Gov's email and said "holy shit'.
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
#6
Yep, double-decker carrying I-75 and I-71 right over the Ohio into downtown Cincinnati.
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
#9
I was assuming that the KOH was solid. But liquid would be even worse in a way.
Blue_true
Nov 2020
#13
It was bad enough that I-75 was always "under construction" along the length for years.
BumRushDaShow
Nov 2020
#11
Thanks for those pix. I can see why they're concerned about structural damage....
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
#14
I remember years ago walking across one of the adjacent bridges into Covington and back
BumRushDaShow
Nov 2020
#15
That's dedication to a hobby. During my travels, I collected the little state thimbles....
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
#16
Wow. Trying not to be nosy SM,but what area of commerce do you work in....
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
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