Big Four Bridge goes dark after storms damage colorful lighting system

Lucas Aulbach | Courier Journal

Louisville's skyline will be a little darker in the coming days as the Big Four Bridge works to repair lights that were broken during a recent storm.

Heavy rains and winds that hit Louisville last week caused major damage to the bridge's lighting system, according to a press release published Monday by Waterfront Park management. Several of the bridge's LED lights are currently broken, and as a result, the Big Four lighting system will be shut down until officials can figure out the cost of repairs and a funding source can be identified.

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The good news is the interior of the bridge is still able to be used, and you're still welcome to take a stroll across to Jeffersonville. You'll just be missing out on those eye-popping light shows that take over Waterfront Park every night once the sun goes down.

Waterfront Park officials did not estimate when the lighting system will be turned on again. The Waterfront Development Corporation will provide updates moving forward as they become available, the press release said.