Public Gets First Look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Project Design Type Tied arch design deemed best for new crossing PADUCAH, Ky. (July 11, 2024) — The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois during a public meeting tonight in Cairo, Illinois. Almost 90 citizens attended the public meeting to get an update on the project aimed at replacing the existing U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge. Kentucky Transportation Cabin

Akron Route 8 Bridge Construction Update | January 15th, 2026 | Akron, Ohio. 🏗️ Current Project Status * Part 1 construction phase completed * Site preparation underway for demolition of the old SR 8 bridge * Ongoing work leading toward the construction of two new bridge structures 📍 Akron, Ohio📅 January 15, 2026 ⚠️ Drone flown safely and in full compliance with FAA regulations. As the last light of day washes over Route 8, a new chapter rises above the roadway. The new bridge span now carrie