The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project reached a major milestone today when Ohio and Kentucky received environmental approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) clearing the way for the $3.6 billion project to move ahead.
The “Finding of No Significant Impact,” or FONSI, is based on a supplemental environmental assessment conducted by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The assessment evaluated the social, economic and environmental effects of the project as well as mitigation measures, which offset unavoidable impacts, and enhancement measures, which are included to provide additional community benefits. The decision is also based on FHWA’s consideration of public and agency comments received during the public comment period.
FHWA’s determination concludes the federal environmental review, allowing the project to advance to design, remaining property acquisition and construction.
