In the news, 1/5/2016

With the new toll bridges open in the Louisville area, businesses are wondering how much frequent trips across them are going to cost. More info is here.

Meanwhile, there's a lot of traffic on one new bridge. Some people wonder if the toll is worth the convenience, which is normal.

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The Paducah Sun has an article on how the navigation lights on the Brookport Bridge, also known as the Irvin Cobb Bridge, are now solar powered. The story is behind a paywall, but it can still be read.

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This news release says the Coast Guard and the Corps of Engineers are testing a new electronic navigation information system that combines features of existing systems into one.