The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be closing the Chenoweth Bridge in Jefferson County’s Cherokee Park beginning September 6. This bridge is located on Beargrass Road and will close to allow for repairs.

The Chenoweth Bridge closure will last approximately six weeks. During construction, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should follow the signed detour via Barrett Hill Road.

KYTC awarded a contract for repairs on two bridges in Cherokee Park crossing the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek (see map here). The other bridge being repaired is the Mildred Ahrens Howard Memorial Bridge on the Scenic Loop near Beals Branch Road.

This project includes removal of the asphalt driving surface, installation of a waterproofing membrane on the bridge arches and repairing of concrete. Natural stone drainage ways will also be placed around the bridge abutments. Work on the Mildred Ahrens Howard Memorial Bridge includes replacement of damaged stones in the retaining walls and arch. A new asphalt driving surface will be paved on both bridges.

KYTC is coordinating the bridge repairs with the Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation Department.

American Contracting & Services, Inc. was awarded this contract in the amount of $693,285. Construction is scheduled for completion in November 2016.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .