Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell made the following statement Friday after receiving an update from Indiana Transportation Department officials that the Sherman Minton Bridge will not need to be fully replaced:

“This is a positive sign for Kentucky motorists, businesses and taxpayers. Once we receive the final assessment from transportation officials, we’ll know the projected costs of the project and the timing to complete the repairs so that work can begin to get the bridge safely reopened as soon as possible.”