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Ohio River Bridges

The more than 40-year wait for a new river crossing is over. The answer? Two bridges. Our direct involvement with the project started in 2003 as we worked with a multi-firm consortium to redesign the Kennedy Interchange¡ªalso known as Spaghetti Junction¡ªan area where Interstates 64, 65, and 71 all merge in downtown Louisville.

As the project moved from conventional design-bid-build to a design-build effort, we advanced the plans for the Kennedy Interchange as part of the Walsh team. The first bridge project, Downtown Crossing, also included upgrades to I-65 in southern Indiana, rehabilitation of the existing Kennedy Bridge, and developing the new I-65 Abraham Lincoln bridge.

On the Downtown Crossing project, we provided roadway, structure, and drainage design; permitting; landscaping, aesthetics, and enhancements implementation; stakeholder involvement; and lighting/signing. On the second bridge project, East End Crossing, we provided geotechnical engineering services.

Today, drivers from all over are crossing one of the nation¡¯s largest transportation improvement projects, designed to reduce congestion and improve safety and connectivity in the region¡¯s busiest transportation hub. The completed Ohio River Bridges project¡ªconnecting Louisville, Kentucky, and southern Indiana¡ªopened two new bridges to drivers with much fanfare.