06/11/2026
🚧TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Preliminary Work to Begin on U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue) Bridge Preservation Project in Frankfort 🚧
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded a contract for a bridge preservation project on the U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue) bridge over the Kentucky River in Frankfort, with preliminary work scheduled to begin Friday, June 19.
The approximately $925,000 project will include placement of a latex concrete overlay, bridge rail repairs, pier maintenance, and sidewalk repairs. The improvements are designed to preserve the structure and extend its service life. The bridge was originally constructed in 1938.
To accommodate the work, the bridge will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians during select weekends. The first closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, through 6 a.m. Monday, June 22. During the closure, motorists should follow the signed detour route via KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road, KY 676 (East-West Connector), KY 1659 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard), and U.S. 60 (East Main Street) before reconnecting with U.S. 60 (Capital Avenue). Additional weekend closures will be announced as work progresses.
In addition to the weekend bridge closures, traffic on the bridge will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes during construction. Sidewalk closures will also be in place periodically throughout the project, but one sidewalk will remain open during construction. Additional information regarding traffic impacts will be shared via the District 5 Roadshow Report.
DeLong Concrete, LLC. of Lexington, KY, is carrying out the work with the project expected to be completed by the Winter of 2026. Motorists should obey work zone traffic restrictions, obey posted speed reductions, and plan ahead when traveling.
