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.
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TANK Shuttle Service
As of Monday, Jan. 12, the KY 8 Licking River Bridge has closed to all traffic (vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists). A free TANK shuttle service is now in operation.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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. View TANK's website for more information.
Vehicular Detour
Motorists will detour using the Girl Scout Bridge (KY 1120/11th Street) between Newport and Covington. For more information about the project timeline and vehicular detour – click here.