Construction on the Sherman Minton Bridge is almost finished

Last week, the Sherman Minton Renewal Project announced that restoration on the historic bridge was on pace to be

complete by mid-November .

We’ll pause while you sigh in relief .

Here’s a look at the bridge, by the numbers:

• 1962: The year the Sherman Minton Bridge opened — it was the first bridge built on an interstate highway in Louisville
• ~70,000: The number of commuters who use the bridge daily
• 800 ft: The span of each of the bridge’s two iconic arches
• 30: The number of years the renewal project is expected to add to the bridge’s lifespan
• 136: The number of bridge cables that are being replaced in the final phase of construction

For Derby City’s commuters , it’s been a long time coming — so let’s take a look back. When the Sherman Minton Renewal Project began in September 2021 :

• Louisvillian Jack Harlow had yet to release a No. 1 single. He’s had two since then — “First Class” and “Lovin’ on Me.”
• Chris Mack was still the Louisville men’s basketball coach. The Cards have had three bosses since then: Mike Pegues, Kenny Payne, and Pat Kelsey .
• LOUtoday was just a month old . Seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, we couldn’t imagine life without you either.