I-265 Ohio River Bridge

[tdindy88]

As for the Clearview, I believe that the signage along I-65 approaching the newly redone Kennedy Bridge are all in typical FHWA fonts. So I'm sure that Kentucky is somewhere behind the new signs at the Old Salem Rd exit.

[Revive 755]

The shield will change; the sign will not. Clearview is still approved on an interim basis.

FHWA rescinded the interim approval for Clearview, unless I missed something recently on Congress trying to override the recension.
http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

On January 25, 2016, the FHWA published a notice in the Federal Register terminating Interim Approval 5, which permitted the optional use of the Clearview letter style on positive-contrast highway guide sign legends. All highway agencies, including those agencies who received the FHWA's approval to use Clearview under Interim Approval 5, shall use the FHWA Standard Alphabets for all new and replacement signs. However, any existing sign that uses Clearview lettering may remain in place until it reaches the end of its useful service life.

[lordsutch]

Given that Congress is about to lay the smackdown on FHWA for suspending the interim approval for Clearview when it passes the 2017 transportation spending bill (likely in the lame duck session in November), I'd imagine FHWA is not going to be putting its foot down and insisting on any sign replacements, especially for signs that were posted under contracts let when the interim approval was in effect.

[seicer]

Wasn't there a revocation of the interim approval because of a lack of public comment? I'm

[hbelkins]

Fair enough. Do you by any chance know if KY applied to AASHTO for I-265 designation for the new section? I figured I'd ask you since it says you're a DOT employee.

No idea. I'm three hours east of Louisville.

[hbelkins]

Given that Congress is about to lay the smackdown on FHWA for suspending the interim approval for Clearview when it passes the 2017 transportation spending bill (likely in the lame duck session in November), I'd imagine FHWA is not going to be putting its foot down and insisting on any sign replacements, especially for signs that were posted under contracts let when the interim approval was in effect.

Revocation of the interim approval expressly stated, IIRC, that anything already in the pipeline could continue.

But I have to say that it sounds like the Clearview backers have some powerful and influential lobbyists. 

[codyg1985]

As for the Clearview, I believe that the signage along I-65 approaching the newly redone Kennedy Bridge are all in typical FHWA fonts. So I'm sure that Kentucky is somewhere behind the new signs at the Old Salem Rd exit.

Just drove through there this past Sunday and yes, the signs along I-65 SB approaching the Kennedy are in FHWA.

[Interstate 69 Fan]

As for the Clearview, I believe that the signage along I-65 approaching the newly redone Kennedy Bridge are all in typical FHWA fonts. So I'm sure that Kentucky is somewhere behind the new signs at the Old Salem Rd exit.

Just drove through there this past Sunday and yes, the signs along I-65 SB approaching the Kennedy are in FHWA.

Will 265 in Indiana be like that, though?

[GreenLanternCorps]

It looks like they are laying down the roadbed on the bridge.

http://eastendcrossing.com/project-overview/live-camera-feed/

Any idea how long it would take, or how many layers of roadbed there are?

[RoadWarrior56]

What is the latest estimate as to when the East-End bridge will open to traffic?

[Interstate 69 Fan]

What is the latest estimate as to when the East-End bridge will open to traffic?

Either this month, or by Christmas.

[NWI_Irish96]

What is the latest estimate as to when the East-End bridge will open to traffic?

Their official timeline is "before the end of 2016."  Nothing more specific nor any hints.  I've been guessing December 6.

[NWI_Irish96]

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/12/01/east-end-bridge-officials-reveal-target-opening-date/94724768/

Target date for bridge opening is weekend of 12/17-18.  Would be nice if it's before noon on the 17th, as I'm already headed that direction that day and wouldn't have to make a trip just to cross the bridge.

[silverback1065]

is the 65 bridged tolled now?

[NWI_Irish96]

is the 65 bridged tolled now?

Not yet.  They are in the process of testing the equipment and are expected to announce the beginning of tolling soon.  One thing I didn't realize until yesterday is that if you have to specifically have the RiverLink transponder to get the frequent user (>= 40 crossings/month combined between 65 and 265) discount down to $1/trip.  If you have EZ-pass or equivalent, you still get the electronic discount down to $2/trip from $4, but you can't get the frequent user discount. 

[NWI_Irish96]

http://www.wdrb.com/story/33931544/east-end-bridge-to-open-on-dec-18

Bridge opening Sunday 12/18.  No word yet on an exact time.  I'm actually returning home from Lexington that day so if it opens before noonish, I'll get to use it on my way home.  If not, I'll probably make a trip over there anyway.

[mvak36]

http://www.wdrb.com/story/33931544/east-end-bridge-to-open-on-dec-18

Bridge opening Sunday 12/18.  No word yet on an exact time.  I'm actually returning home from Lexington that day so if it opens before noonish, I'll get to use it on my way home.  If not, I'll probably make a trip over there anyway.

I saw in the article that they still have to name it. Why can't they just call it the East End bridge?

[silverback1065]

http://www.wdrb.com/story/33931544/east-end-bridge-to-open-on-dec-18

Bridge opening Sunday 12/18.  No word yet on an exact time.  I'm actually returning home from Lexington that day so if it opens before noonish, I'll get to use it on my way home.  If not, I'll probably make a trip over there anyway.

I saw in the article that they still have to name it. Why can't they just call it the East End bridge?

does it even need a name at all?

[mvak36]

http://www.wdrb.com/story/33931544/east-end-bridge-to-open-on-dec-18

Bridge opening Sunday 12/18.  No word yet on an exact time.  I'm actually returning home from Lexington that day so if it opens before noonish, I'll get to use it on my way home.  If not, I'll probably make a trip over there anyway.

I saw in the article that they still have to name it. Why can't they just call it the East End bridge?

does it even need a name at all?

I don't think it should have a name. I was just saying that I think most people will call it the East End bridge.

That being said, they're probably going to name it after some politician or something.

[Interstate 69 Fan]

Once complete, will IN 265 be rebranded as I-265?

[silverback1065]

Once complete, will IN 265 be rebranded as I-265?

yes

[Interstate 69 Fan]

Once this bridge complete, I'm sure west end bridge studies will be commenced to complete the I-265 outer Loop. They might redesignate I-264/I-64/Old IN 111/Old IN 62/I-65/I-264 as an outer loop

[silverback1065]

Once this bridge complete, I'm sure west end bridge studies will be commenced to complete the I-265 outer Loop. They might redesignate I-264/I-64/Old IN 111/Old IN 62/I-65/I-264 as an outer loop

west end bridge? i didnt think there were any plans for that. there's nothing over there

[mvak36]

Once this bridge complete, I'm sure west end bridge studies will be commenced to complete the I-265 outer Loop. They might redesignate I-264/I-64/Old IN 111/Old IN 62/I-65/I-264 as an outer loop

west end bridge? i didnt think there were any plans for that. there's nothing over there

I agree. I don't think it's needed either.

[silverback1065]

They could just rename 841 i-165 west of 65