State plans March implosion of 4th Street bridge; Newport moves to engineer Purple People Bridge repairs KYTC’s demolition contractor is tentatively scheduled to implode the Veterans Memorial (4th Street) Bridge on March 2 with a five‑day river closure; Newport staff described public‑safety precautions and outreach. Separately, city staff and partners reported progress on Purple People Bridge repairs, a $500k KYTC master‑planning grant application, and competitive bids to remove shoring towers.

Big changes are coming to Newport as the 4th Street Bridge prepares for its dramatic demolition on March 2, while efforts to restore the iconic Purple People Bridge are gaining momentum!

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