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85 views · Published 9 March 2012 · 1:46 · Indexed 28 September 2026

Channel: FOX NASHVILLE · 2012 · News & Politics

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Good news for drivers being forced to take the long way around Kentucky Lake ... The Eggners Ferry Bridge will re-open sooner than expected. Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear says the state is awarding an emergency contract and repairs will begin later this month. The 80 year old structure partially collapsed in January after it was hit by a cargo ship. The bridge connects Marshall and Trigg Counties. Governor Beshear says the $7 million emergency contract will allow the the bridge to reopen May 27th, in time for the summer tourism season. If the bridge repairs are not completed on time, the contractor, Hall Contracting of Kentucky Inc. could be fined $50,000 per day for missing the deadline. The Eggnes Ferry Bridge along with the nearby Lake Barkley Bridge will eventually be replaced as part of the State's long-term highway plan. Foss Maritime, the company that owns the cargo ship that hit the bridge is suing the state of Kentucky. They contend the lights on bridge were not working properly when the collapse occurred.

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