John A Roebling Bridge Closure Alert | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Planning to cross the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge next week? Buckle up — Kentucky’s transportation crew is doing a deep dive inspection on the bridge’s steel tension members, and it means temporary closures. From August 17–21, cars will be fully blocked between 9 AM–11:30 AM and 1:30 PM–3 PM (times may shift), while pedestrians and cyclists may face intermittent sidewalk closures — though at least one lane will always stay open. Crews will be onsite daily 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, with possible single-lane delays. Expect weather-dependent wrap-up by Friday evening; updates will come via social…