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After sharing photos from our June visit earlier this week, here's a bird's-eye view of the Russell Fork Bridge in Elkhorn City, Kentucky.

📍 See You in Lexington! The Palmer Engineering team is looking forward to attending the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Professionals Conference, July 19–22. Stop by Booth #230 to connect with us, learn more about our Water Resources services, and say hello!

🌉 Our newest Explore Engineering activity book is here! Explore Engineering: Bridges introduces elementary-aged students to the exciting world of bridges through fun, hands-on activities with Palmer Engineering's own Penny and Parker. Kids will enjoy fun activities, practice math with real bridge measurements, and even discover Kentucky's tallest bridge! Perfect for classrooms, community events, or learning at home, this free resource is designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. Download your copy and explore more free engineering resources at https://lnkd.in/gRDCyuVK.

Did you know Kentucky's tallest bridge stands 324 feet above the valley below? That's even taller than the Statue of Liberty! Last month, members of the Palmer team traveled to Pike County with Onyroz LLC to film along US 460. Along the way, they crossed and photographed some of eastern Kentucky's impressive bridges, including the Russell Fork Bridge. Eastern Kentucky is home to some remarkable examples of bridge engineering, including the Harrell Caudill Memorial Bridge (Pond Creek Bridge), which stands 324 feet above the valley below as Kentucky's tallest bridge. These incredible structures showcase the engineering that helps connect communities throughout the Commonwealth. Stay tuned as we'll be sharing more highlights from our visit!

The 2026 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award winners represent some of the best engineering projects in the country. If you haven't had a chance to explore this year's winners, we encourage you to take a look! Palmer Engineering was honored to receive a Grand Award for our "Moving Mountains, Connecting Appalachia" project, and we're proud to be recognized alongside so many outstanding firms and projects.

30 million cubic yards‼️That's how much material will be excavated during construction of the Magoffin-Floyd segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion. It sounds like an unbelievable amount of material—and it is. But here's the impressive part: nearly all of it will stay right here on the project. Instead of hauling rock to outside dump sites, crews are reusing it to build embankments, shape the new roadway and even create rock-lined drainage channels. It's all part of a carefully engineered plan that reduces waste, limits costly hauling and makes the most of the natural materials already on site. 🎥 Watch where one truckload of rock goes, then learn more about how every load has a purpose. 🔗 Read more at https://ow.ly/aCEn50ZmSZa

Palmer Engineering is honored to receive two 2026 ASHE Bluegrass Transportation Improvement Project of the Year Awards. These recognitions reflect the dedication of our team and the strong partnerships with our clients and project collaborators. 🏆 Over $10 Million: US 460 Reconstruction Project (Pike County) 🏆 $10 Million & Under: Winchester High Side Project (Clark County) From improving regional connectivity to creating safer, more welcoming downtown spaces, these projects represent the meaningful impact great infrastructure can have on the communities we serve. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of these projects. ASHE Bluegrass Treasurer Lee Carlisle, PE, presented the awards to Josh Coburn, PE (Photo 1), for the Winchester High Side Project, and Kevin Damron, PE (Photo 2), for the US 460 Reconstruction Project. Read more at https://ow.ly/SeEf50Zmsjr

📍 We're looking forward to the 2026 Contractors Association of West Virginia Annual Meeting later this week! Palmer Engineering is proud to be an event sponsor for this year's meeting, taking place July 9–12 at The Greenbrier. It's always a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals from across the state, learn from one another, and strengthen the relationships that help move West Virginia's construction industry forward. We're excited to support this event and look forward to a great few days of learning, networking, and connecting with our industry partners.

From high above the river and below the bridge deck, here's a behind-the-scenes look at last month's inspection of the Glover Cary Bridge in Owensboro, KY. 🌉 With approximately 7,200 vehicles crossing the bridge each day between Daviess County, KY and Southern Indiana, inspections like these help keep this vital connection safe and in top shape for everyone who relies on it. Thanks to our bridge inspection team and our partners from HDR for the work they do to help keep our communities connected. City of Owensboro

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, all of us at Palmer Engineering wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July‼️🎆 Please note that our offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday.