Public Involvement
and Comments
Learn more about how the KY 8 Licking River Bridge Project team is working with local officials and community leaders to ensure that the needs of all users are considered in the project plans.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is fully committed to public involvement to better understand the needs of all users as plans are being developed. KYTC sought public input during the preliminary engineering phase by hosting two public meetings and distributing an online survey. Following this outreach, KYTC received hundreds of comments from local officials, residents, and other stakeholders. Each comment was documented and considered as part the project development process. The project team continues to work closely with local partners to ensure that anyone interested in the project has the opportunity to provide feedback.
KYTC recognizes the historic nature of the area surrounding the KY 8 Licking River Bridge and the robust public involvement process followed Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Consulting parties, including individuals and organizations with a historic preservation interest in the project area, were invited to provide input to KYTC as part of the Section 106 process. KYTC hosted two virtual meetings where consulting party participants were provided the opportunity to be involved in the Section 106 process for the project.
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​The project team is continuing to accept public input. If you have a comment or question for the project team, please reach out using the Contact Us page. We value your feedback, and every comment will be reviewed by someone on the project team.
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Does the public have an opportunity to provide feedback to the project team on the project?Yes. Multiple public meetings have been held since 2021. The public can also provide feedback for consideration by the project team through the project website at ky8bridge.org.
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Are members of the community actively engaged in the project?Yes. An aesthetics committee made up of community leaders from Newport and Covington has been created to help identify key elements that may be included in the final bridge design. Stakeholders serve a critical role, bringing valuable input from their constituents to the project team and serving as advocates for the project in their communities.
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How are community priorities being addressed in the project?The KY 8 Licking River Bridge project brings the opportunity to address shared community priorities by: Reconnecting communities through multi-modal and pedestrian-friendly improvements. Providing continued connectivity for pedestrian and bicycle users that rely on the bridge for daily necessities such as work, childcare, etc. Providing aesthetic features that create a signature structure in Northern Kentucky.
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Are Newport and Covington residents still able to contribute input?Yes! Comments or questions may be submitted to the project team via the project website at ky8bridge.org.