How was the bridge type for the new bridges over Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake selected?
The Bridge Type Selection Process was a three round process that included extensive public outreach in addition to Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings. At the end of the process, “final” bridge alternatives were selected based on information pertaining to historic and regional context, public input and cost and engineering feasibility, among other things. Based upon the aforementioned, KYTC selected the Basket-Handle Tied Arch Bridge for both lakes. • Who are the Citizen Advisory Committee? The role of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is to provide feedback about design concepts for the bridges over Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. CAC members represent key communities, government agencies and stakeholder groups in the project area. Their presence lends an expertise and a localized community perspective. Click here for Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). • What is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)? A DBE is a minority-owned, woman-owned or small business that has been ce
