HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) — A maintenance project is set to begin on the southbound U.S. 41 bridge in Henderson on Monday, September 8, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The bridge, constructed in 1965, used T-1 steel, which has raised concerns due to past issues with welds. This type of steel was popular in the 1950s and 1960s but is no longer used in new bridge construction.

In May 2021, a fracture was found in a T-1 steel component of the Hernando de Soto Bridge, leading to a Federal Highway Administration directive in December 2021 for states to inspect and test these bridges.

KYTC engineers are coordinating with contractors to minimize travel disruptions between Indiana and Kentucky. Traffic plans will be shared with the public once finalized.

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