Eggners Ferry Bridge at Aurora reopened to traffic today, following emergency repairs to replace a section of the bridge damaged several weeks ago by a large boat.
Before the bridge reopened to traffic, the public was allowed access to the bridge from 9 a.m. to noon. Transportation officials estimate between 2,000 and 3.000 people took advantage of the unique opportunity to walk and bike across the bridge.
The Eggners Ferry Bridge, which carries U.S. 68/Ky. 80 across Kentucky Lake, was struck by the cargo ship Delta Mariner the night of Jan. 26, taking out A 322-foot-long span of the 80-year-old structure.
