The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requires projects funded with federal money to adhere to strict guidelines that support decision-making and ensure that agencies assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. Agencies also are required to provide opportunities for the general public, as well as those who are impacted by potential projects, to review and comment on their evaluations.

You can read more about NEPA here. 

ODOT and KYTC have engaged in thorough public involvement since the inception of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project and have worked closely with local partners to incorporate changes to the project that have already substantially reduced local impacts while investing in underserved populations on both sides of the river. 

As a result of these efforts, the project will provide multiple quality of life improvements in communities within the corridor, such as new bike and pedestrian connections, noise mitigation, and aesthetic features that establish a more dynamic sense of place in local neighborhoods. 

A preferred alternative for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project was approved in 2012. 

The 2012 decision was based on a federally-prescribed evaluation process that included detailed technical and environmental analysis, as well as comprehensive public engagement. 

In accordance with NEPA, a supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared to evaluate impacts that would result from design or policy changes and any impacts that are different due to site-specific conditions that may have changed since 2012. As part of this evaluation, the public is invited to provide feedback here.

Additional information about the NEPA evaluation can be found in the Document Center.

Project Schedule

The project team has updated the project timeline to reflect an adjustment to the environmental process. This change does not have an impact on the construction schedule or overall completion of the project.