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August 15 2026 Vol. XXXII • No. 17
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Kentucky’s New Licking River Bridge Under Way KYTC photo
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Chiefs’ New Stadium Among North America’s Largest Projects...8
Inaugural ‘Power for the Cause’ Debuts in Hillman, Minn. ...16
The spring demolition of Kentucky’s 90-yearold KY 8 Licking River Bridge has cleared the way for the work to begin on a new $99.6 million river crossing. The new KY 8 Licking River Bridge Project is being hailed
Lori Tobias
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Quality, Relationships Drive Ray County Stone’s Expansion...45
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attachments & Parts Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-32 Aggregate & Recycling Table of Contents . . .Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-57 . 4 Concrete Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-67 Truck & Trailer Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-75 Attachments Auction Section & . . . Parts . . . . . .Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-32 79-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Advertisers . . . . . . . . . .Section . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-57 . . . 82 AggregateIndex & Recycling
Concrete Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-67 Truck & Trailer Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-75 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-81 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Advertisers Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as a “bold new signature bridge designed to enhance safety, strengthen connections between the two cities and stand as an iconic landmark for Northern Kentucky.” Built in 1936, the original KY 8 Licking
River Bridge had exceeded design limits. It was brought down in seconds with a controlled blast minutes after state and city officials gathered on the riverfront to celebrate the old and outgoing bridge. Like the original bridge, the replacement see KYTC page 44
Robotic Muscle
Automation, AI Taking Infrastructure Sector By Storm This Year Jobsite robotics technology is a hot topic this year in construction, but especially in transportation construction. The concept of automated construction may still seem futuristic to many, while others have signaled their willingness to dip their toes into the robotics pool. It’s time, say technology developers, who believe that the job of building roads and bridges can and will become more efficient in terms of cost, labor and technology. From drones to remote-controlled machines, the
By Lucy Perry
CEG CORRESPONDENT
see ROBOTICS page 60
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