Trump Executive Order Threatens Brent Spence Bridge Funding

The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, crucial for alleviating traffic congestion in the region, faces uncertainty due to a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump that pauses federal funding for projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. This order requires a review of appropriated funds, leading some Ohio and Kentucky officials to express concerns about potential delays. However, local leaders, including Covington Mayor Ron Washington, remain optimistic that the $1.6 billion funding, largely committed by the Biden administration, will not be affected. They emphasize the bipartisan support for the project and the necessity of addressing the bridge's significant traffic load, which has doubled in recent years. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow by constructing a new companion bridge and reconfiguring the existing structure. Despite the challenges posed by the executive order, local officials express confidence in the project's progress and future funding.