COVINGTON, Ky. – We now know when you'll be able to drive across the John A. Roebling Bridge in Covington. It will reopen to traffic on Friday, April 8.

What You Need To Know

  • The John A. Roebling Bridge will reopen to traffic on Friday, April 8

  • A restoration project previously shut down the bridge for over a year

  • Work still needs to be done in warmer temperatures that require lane closures

  • The Roebling bridge normally carries about 8,100 vehicles a day

This comes after a restoration project, which has been in progress for over a year, shut down the bridge.

However, the project isn't finished yet. That's because there's still work that needs to be done in warmer temperatures that require lane closures. The project is not completed, however. Still ahead is some work that requires warmer temperatures and will necessitate lane closures.  Once those are scheduled, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will notify the public.   

“It’s amazing that at 155 years old, this beautiful bridge is still a vital connection,” said Bob Yeager, chief district engineer of the Department of Highways District 6 in Covington. “We know that the businesses and citizens of Covington and Cincinnati are ready for the Roebling to be reopened.”

The bridge, which spans the Ohio River and officially opened on Jan. 1, 1867, has been closed to vehicular traffic since Feb. 15, 2021 for extensive maintenance.

The Roebling Bridge normally carries about 8,100 vehicles a day.

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