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Temporary closure of the 'Singing Bridge' in Frankfort on August 13 Bridge to be closed for annual inspection
LOUISVILLE, KY (Aug. 7, 2020) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of the temporary closure of the 'Singing Bridge' in downtown Frankfort next week. KYTC engineers will be completing the annual inspection of the structure, which was built in 1894.
The 'Singing Bridge', which carries US 60X across the Kentucky River, will be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, August 13 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Motorists must utilize the Capital Avenue Bridge to cross the river. The sidewalks on the 'Singing Bridge' will remain open to pedestrians.