Coalition raises civil rights concerns over Brent Spence Bridge project [Video]

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The Federal Highway Administration is investigating allegations of racial discrimination after a coalition filed a civil rights complaint against the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project and will visit the region soon to talk to residents about their concerns.

Residents met Wednesday night and talked about why they believe the project to widen Interstate 71/75 and build a double-decker bridge next to the current one will disproportionately impact poor families and minorities in Cincinnati and Covington.

The Greater Cincinnati Coalition for Transit and Sustainable Development filed a federal complaint alleging that the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The coalition is made up of 19 business, faith and civic leaders from organizations such as the Cincinnati Preservation Association, the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Devou Good Foundation.

“We want to make sure that this project has the best long-term impact on the whole community,” said …