Open K&I Bridge

08/28/2020

So when we reopening the K & I bridge...

The River Heritage Conservancy expects fundraising for the park’s first elements to start in 2021, including working with potential donors and governments.

04/15/2016

It’s no secret that the conversion of the Big Four Bridge into a pedestrian and cyclist crossing over the Ohio River is a huge success. Just glance at your Instagram feed, and you’ll notice just how many views of Louisville are taken from the bridge. Crowds flock to Waterfront Park to climb its sign…

06/26/2014

Let's make this happen.

http://www.indianaeconomicdigest.net/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=135&ArticleID=74959

03/19/2013

It may be possible to force the reopening of the K&I Bridge between Louisville and New Albany, Ind., to pedestrians and bicyclists through condemnation, the top official with Louisville's waterfront agency has told Metro Council members.

04/25/2012

With planners hopeful construction will launch next year on a portion of the Ohio River Greenway that will connect East Eighth and East 18th streets in New Albany, opening the K & I bridge for pedestrian use is again a pressing issue.

http://newsandtribune.com/local/x164320888/K-I-still-target-for-Greenway-connection

By DANIEL SUDDEATH [email protected] The News and Tribune Wed Apr 25, 2012, 03:15 AM EDT

09/23/2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Norfolk Southern Corporation is considering reopening the K&I Bridge Thursday, September 22, 2011.

09/23/2011

We need to keep up the pressure, continue to make call to our elected leaders and Norfolk Southern. We are making real progress getting the Bridge re-opened.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Norfolk Southern Corporation is considering reopening the K&I Bridge. Thursday, September 22, 2011.

09/22/2011

Our efforts are starting to pay off. Thanks to everyone that made calls to Mayor Greg Fischer and Mayor England. Both cities and states are working out a deal with Norfolk Southern.

By DANIEL SUDDEATH [email protected] The News and Tribune Wed Sep 21, 2011, 09:16 PM EDT

09/21/2011

Representative Steve Riggs is asking Norfolk Southern to allow the public to drive on the K and I railroad bridge.

09/21/2011

The Fifth Amendment and Eminent domain have always been part of America. The State has the power to use the K&I Bridge and the power to take private property for "public use" its the American way.

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that local governments may force property owners to sell out and make way for private economic development when officials decide it would benefit the public, even if the property is not blighted and the new project's success is not guaranteed.

09/20/2011

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thousands of drivers are facing major delays trying to find alternate routes to work since the closure of the Interstate 64 bridge that spans the Ohio River linking Kentucky and Indiana, but Norfolk Southern Corp. employees are not among them. Tuesday, September 20, 2011.