Franklin County: West Broadway Bridge - Project 05-805

Press Release Sept. 13, 2024	Transportation Cabinet Awards Contract to Remove Closed Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to Ensure Safety and Reopen River Traffic
Press Release Sept. 6, 2024	Transportation Cabinet Seeking Revised Bids to Remove Closed Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to Ensure Safety and Reopen River Traffic
Press Release Aug. 16, 2024	Transportation Cabinet Advertises for Contract to Remove Closed Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to Ensure Safety and Reopen River Traffic
Press Release Aug. 8, 2024	Transportation Cabinet Expediting Removal of Closed Broadway Bridge in Frankfort to Ensure Public Safety and Take Steps to Reopen River Traffic
Purpose	The study's original purpose was to implement a long-term solution to address deteriorating structural conditions and safety concerns for pedestrians and boaters who travel beneath the structure. *Please see press releases for project status*
Project Scope	W. Broadway Bridge (KY 3506) over the Kentucky River
Type of Project	The bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic since 1993 and was later closed to pedestrians. A Bridge Conversion Feasibility Study of Broadway Street (KY 3506) over the Kentucky River was completed in August 2019 and concluded that the bridge is in “imminent” failure condition with a rating of 1 out of 9 according to the Federal Highway Administration’s rating guidelines. The rating reflects the major deterioration and section loss on major structural components and the fact that the bridge is currently closed.
Potential Alternatives	Due to debris falling from the structure, the bridge poses safety concerns for pedestrians in Kentucky River View Park on Riverview Trail and boaters on the Kentucky River. It is also a hazard to anyone who might ignore the barricades at each end and walk onto the deck. Variations of two options have been explored to address these safety hazards: Demolish the bridge Rehabilitate the bridge and convert it to a multi-use path Demolish the bridge and construct a new bridge for a multi-use path
Links	Broadway Bridge Conversion Feasibility Study UPDATE (completed January 2021) Bridge Conversion Feasibility Study Broadway Street (KY 3506) (Completed in August 2019) Public Meeting \| 10/27/2020 Meeting Presentation Meeting Recording Poll Results Questions and Answers Comment Card Public Meeting \| 11/16/2023 Meeting Presentation Meeting Handout Meeting Questionnaire (PDF) Comments due by 11/30/2023 Meeting Questionnaire (Online) Comments due by 11/30/2023 Video: Broadway Bridge Alternative 4B (Slide 17 in meeting presentation) 2020 Broadway Bridge Underwater Inspection Report Historic Area of Potential Effect (PDF) 2019 In-Depth Bridge Inspection Report January 7, 1997, letter from KYTC to City To request a printed copy of the meeting materials, contact David Waldner at 859-744-1218 or dwaldner@palmernet.com. *Some files are large and may take a few minutes to load.
Project Timeline	State highway engineers are expediting a demolition project to remove the bridge’s approach spans near the shoreline and the main truss span over the river. Please see press release The Kentucky River in Frankfort and part of River View Park at the old Broadway Bridge remain closed as a safety precaution while the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet works to expedite the removal of the aging structure, which has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians since 1993 to eliminate hazards to boat and pedestrian traffic.
Public Input	A virtual public meeting was held on October 27, 2020, to provide the public with an overview of the project and an opportunity to provide comments that could be considered during further project development. An in-person public meeting was held on November 16, 2023, to provide the public with information on alternatives being considered and to collect feedback from citizens. Public meeting press release A review of historic properties in the area was conducted. A copy of the Area of Potential Effect for historic properties is Available Here or provided in the links above. The first Consulting Party Meeting that discussed eligible properties was held on November 9, 2020. A second meeting of the Consulting Parties was held on February 5, 2021, to discuss project effects on historic properties.
Project Manager	Jonathan Kellogg Email: jonathan.kellogg@ky.gov Phone: 502-782-4975