News Item #780

Area leaders are concerned about the state of the John A. Roebling Bridge over the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati. While the L&N Bridge and I-471 bridge have recently been repainted, the suspension bridge still suffers from exterior rusting. State transportation officials say the exterior rust poses no danger to the integrity of the bridge and that the over $6 million price tag is delaying the repainting effort.

More information: Kentucky Post: $6 million paint job for bridge Tight finances hold up Suspension Bridge work (May 18, 2004) , Kentucky Post: Suspension Bridge needs paint (May 18, 2004) , Cincinnati Post: $6 million paint job for bridge (May 18, 2004) , Kentucky Post: Changes ahead for Roebling Suspension Bridge (May 18, 2004)