TANK Shuttle Service and Bridge Detour Information
​The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) will partner to provide accommodations for safe passage during the construction of the KY 8 Licking River Bridge Replacement Project.
TANK Shuttle Service
The shuttle service is intended to provide a viable transportation option for those who rely on the Fourth Street bridge for pedestrian and bicycle crossing and are without a vehicle living in the east Covington and west Newport neighborhoods.
This service will focus on providing a connection to basic and essential needs for these commuters – like daycare, employment and groceries. The shuttle vehicle will feature an installed bike rack to encourage first and last-mile mobility connections for riders. The bus will also provide wheelchair accessibility.
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Bus Route & Stop Locations
TANK will operate this shuttle as a public bus route and will come at no cost to riders. The route will loop in one direction due to Scott/Greenup Streets in Covington being one-way.​
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The bus will stop at the following locations along the route:
​In Newport:
- Central Avenue at 10th Street
- Central Avenue at 8th Street
- Isabella Street at 6th Street
- Isabella Street at 9th Street
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In Covington:
- Greenup Street at 9th Street
- Greenup Street at 5th Street
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Scott Street at 6th Street
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Scott Street at 11th Street
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Hours of Operation
The route will operate seven days a week:​
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Weekdays: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Weekends: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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The shuttle will complete a loop once every 30 minutes during operating hours. This shuttle will begin operating daily from January 2026 through Summer 2028).
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Vehicular Detour
Motorists will detour using the Girl Scout Bridge (KY 1120/11th Street) between Newport and Covington. This detour adds approximately five minutes to a motorist's commute. 
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Bridge Construction Timeline
The KY 8 Licking River Bridge will be closed January 2026 to provide time for utility relocations. The bridge will be demolished in Spring 2026 to make way for the construction of a new crossing. Construction is expected to last approximately two-and-a-half years with the bridge reopening to traffic by Summer 2028. The project is expected to be completed as early as Fall 2028.