The city of Newport is moving forward with long-term structural improvements to the Purple People Bridge, starting next week, alongside a $2 million state investment to bring color-changing LED lighting to the iconic landmark. Construction on the Cincinnati approach is scheduled to begin April 27 and continue through August. To safely complete this work, temporary […]
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Newport greenlights repairs to stabilize Purple People Bridge
Newport approved new repairs to the Purple People Bridge on Monday in an effort to keep the popular pedestrian crossing safe and open. The city assumed ownership of the bridge last September and has been working to fully repair and stabilize it. At the Newport Board of Commissioners special meeting on March 9, the city […]
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Winter Nights & River Lights returns to Purple People Bridge this week
The city of Newport will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the official kickoff of Winter Nights & River Lights. The event kicks off on Nov. 14 on the Purple People Bridge and marks the first time Newport will host the holiday display since assuming ownership of the bridge from Southbank Partners in […]
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Newport to pay for Purple People Bridge support towers amid search for permanent fix
Newport is taking another step in its stewardship of the Purple People Bridge, entering into a short-term rental agreement to keep the emergency support system in place as plans for a permanent fix move forward. The city is entering the with LRT Restoration Technologies, LLC, for the ongoing rental and inspection of the emergency shoring […]
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Newport hits the ground running after taking over Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport has officially owned the Purple People Bridge for about a week. So, what’s next? The city assumed ownership of the bridge after a vote from the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Sept. 10. At the Newport Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 15, the […]
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Newport officially assumes ownership of Purple People Bridge
Newport announced that it has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge. The announcement follows a unanimous vote by the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Wednesday. “Nearly 700,000 people cross the bridge each year, making it the most utilized recreational trail in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky,” […]
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Brighton Center hosts 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser
Doing good never tasted so good. This year’s 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser for the Brighton Center will take place on Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the Purple People Bridge. Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting wines, local beer, spirits, and foods, all while raising funds to support the […]
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Newport to take ownership of Purple People Bridge
Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]
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Experience Riverfest up close at Boom on the Bridge event
The 10th annual “Boom on the Bridge” event and Purple People Bridge closure is returning on Aug. 31 for the Riverfest fireworks. To accommodate the event, the Purple People Bridge will be closed to through traffic starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, and will reopen at 2 a.m. on Sept. 1. Now in […]
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How to give feedback on proposed Saratoga Street Bikeway
Newport residents will be able to leave feedback on the proposed Saratoga Street Bikeway this week at the Newport Branch of the Campbell County Library. The trail, a joint effort from the City of Newport and Tri-State Trails, will go from the Purple People Bridge into the city center without mixing with car traffic. Online […]