Covington mulls using federal grant to convert 15th Street Bridge

Covington mulls using federal grant to convert 15th Street Bridge

Covington is considering converting the old 15th Street Bridge, which has been closed to foot and vehicle traffic for years, into a mixed-use and pedestrian bike bridge. The conversion would happen thanks to grants from the federally funded Off-System Bridge Program. City Manager Ken Smith discussed the award at the city commission meeting on Tuesday. No official action took place at the meeting, and the planning is still very early phase: The a…