Singing Bridge Replacement Project

Purpose	After months of analysis and structural assessments, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), in partnership with the City of Frankfort, has started preliminary design for replacing the U.S. 60X ‘Singing Bridge’ over the Kentucky River downtown. This step marks a major milestone in the future of the 132-year-old structure, which has been closed to the public since August due to significant structural deterioration. Over the past eight months, KYTC engineers have coordinated with multiple consultant firms and contractors to evaluate the bridge's condition and explore options. Analysis has confirmed that the safest and only option to maintain downtown Frankfort's river crossing is to remove the existing structure and construct a new bridge in its place.
Project Scope	The U.S. 60X ‘Singing Bridge’ is in downtown Frankfort on Bridge Street. The project involves removing the bridge and constructing a new bridge at the same location to serve modern transportation needs. The new structure will include sidewalks and will support both vehicular and pedestrian access.
Type of Project	Bridge replacement project.
Project Timeline	AS OF OCTOBER 2025 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): ​Current p​hase: Preliminary bridge and roadway design underway as well as Survey, Geotechnical, and Environmental work. November 2025: First public meeting to share concepts and gather community input. Early 2026: Final design phase begins, including a second public meeting to present final plans and collect additional feedback. Construction phase: To begin following completion of final design (timeline to be determined).
Public Input	PUBLIC MEETING: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) held a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, to share information and gather public input regarding the replacement of the historic Singing Bridge in Frankfort. SURVEY:​ ​Online Survey (English) available through Dec. 12 Online Survey (Spanish) available through Dec. 12 PDF Copy of Survey (English) available through Dec. 12  PDF Copy of Survey (Spanish) available through Dec. 12 Please mail paper copies of completed surveys to: KYTC District 5 8310 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40242   ​A second public meeting will be held during the final design phase to present completed designs and gather further community input before construction begins.
​Links	​​National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 Consulting Party Sign Up​ Nov. 12 Public Meeting Handouts/Presentation:  Singing Bridge Nov. 12 Handout (English) ​Singing Bridge Nov. 12 Handout (Spanish) Singing Bridge Nov. 12 Presentation (English)​ Singing Bridge Nov. 12 Boards (English)​​
Project Manager​	KYTC | Adam Knuckles, P.E. Email: Adam.Knuckles@ky.gov