COVINGTON, Ky. — Covington Mayor Ron Washington announced Thursday the city will receive $750,000 to use over the next five years to bolster local businesses during two major bridge construction projects .

Work on both the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project and the 4th Street Bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin in 2026.

"We've been trying to be proactive, working with our businesses. We understand there's going to be disruptions," Washington said. "The way we see it is, we have to let the community know that Covington is open for business because we are."

The money comes from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and will help fund the city's Bridging the Gap initiative. Washington said much of the money will go toward a marketing campaign.

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