ABOUT THE BRIDGE
The Newport Southbank Bridge — popularly known as the Purple People Bridge — is a pedestrian-only bridge that stretches 2,670 feet (one-half of a mile) across the Ohio River, connecting Newport, Ky. to downtown Cincinnati and to trails along the river in both states.
HISTORY
This Ohio River pedestrian bridge that crosses from the Southbank of Cincinnati, Ohio, to the Northbank of Newport, Ky., and has been in existence since 1886. Learn More »
Why Purple?
Southbank Partners, the nonprofit group that was the primary developer of the bridge, convened focus groups during the planning stages for converting the span to a pedestrian walkway over the Ohio River…
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YOUR DONATION WILL HELP REPAINT THE BRIDGE
We currently are undertaking a GoFundMe campaign to raise $100,000 to paint the now-faded, but heavily used, bridge a bright purple once again. Contribute to our fundraising effort or learn more about this campaign Learn More »
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1 Levee Way
Newport, Kentucky 41071
700 E Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202