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Louisville Metro Councilman Proposes Southwest Jefferson Bridge
In addition to the two proposed new bridges in eastern Jefferson County, Louisville Metro Councilman Doug Hawkins is pushing for the construction of a bridge over the Ohio River in the western part of the county. The bridge would be two-lanes and would connect the Gene Snyder Freeway with either Cane Run Road or Indiana 111.
The environment impact study for the two proposed interstate bridges included a southwest bridge option; however, it concluded that traffic usage would not be high. A southwestern bridge would likely carry 14,000 cars per day compared to 68,000 for the easternmost proposed interstate bridge.
More information: Courier-Journal: Southwest Jefferson bridge proposed (Jan. 17, 2003) ![[Outside Link]](../images/kentuckyroads/outside-link2.gif){kind=small}