What will be done to ensure the bridges are safe from earthquakes?
The new bridges will be designed to current seismic and safety standards. • Will 18-wheelers be allowed to use the bridges during construction? The existing bridges will remain operational during construction of the new bridges. 18-wheeler traffic should expect periodic delays during certain phases of construction. However, the construction of the bridges will not result in long-term delays or closures. • How will the bridge types for the new bridges over Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake be selected? The Bridge Type Selection Process is a four-step, 12-month process that will include extensive public outreach in addition to numerous project management and Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings. At the end of the process, three “final” bridge alternatives will be selected based on information pertaining to historic and regional context, public input and cost and engineering feasibility, among other things. • How will the public be involved during the Bridge Type Selection Process? The
The new bridges will be designed to current seismic and safety standards. • Will 18-wheelers be allowed to use the bridges during construction? The existing bridges will remain operational during construction of the new bridges. 18-wheeler traffic should expect periodic delays during certain phases of construction. However, the construction of the bridges will not result in long-term delays or closures. • 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?
