Markland Locks and Dam Highway Bridge and Approaches Kentucky and Indiana: Fid-Bau Portal

Markland Locks and Dam Highway Bridge and Approaches Kentucky and Indiana

The project proposes construction of a two-lane highway bridge, supported by the Markland Dam, crossing the Ohio River 531.5 river miles below Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project will also include construction of short approach roads on each side of the river to connect the bridge to existing highways. Provisions to accomodate this structure were included in the design and construction of Markland Dam. Traffic flow in the vicinity of the bridge will be facilitated and increased, with a resultant stimulus to economic growth. Some road construction and improvement may occur as a result of the bridge. Switzerland County in Indiana will gain an improved access to the interstate highway system. The project will cause the abandonment of two privately owned ferries in the vicinity. A small amount of land on each side of the bridge would be required for construction of approach roads. Some additional land may be lost if other road construction occurs as a result of the project. The level of air and noise pollution in the area will increase. The redirected traffic will result in trade losses in some areas.