The restoration plans were due on Wednesday.
The polls are closed and election results are coming in on both sides of the river in Tuesday's general election.
Competitors will have the chance to present their ideas to a panel of experts who will share feedback and guidance on the projects.
Officials with the Sherman Minton Renewal Project said the closure will allow crews to make shoulder repairs.
The restaurant will move into the former Monnik Beer Company brewery and taproom on Bank Street downtown.
Crews were busy Wednesday setting up for booth days, which kick off Thursday. But the fun is already underway.
Construction will begin soon to create the revitalized Beechwood neighborhood in New Albany, Indiana.
The right lane of Interstate 64 West, on the top deck of the bridge, heading into Indiana will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8.
To the relief of area business owners, construction on Main Street near Pearl Street just wrapped up.
The entire bridge was closed July 27 for emergency repairs after crews found a problem with a pier that supports the top deck on the Kentucky side.