KYTC District 6 reports the following road work will take place in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties this week, unless inclement weather or unforseen cirumstances occur. Please be mindful of road crews, delays or detours.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch work, litter pick up, brush clearing, culvert repairs and additional work by our KYTC maintenance crews may occur on major interstates/state routes during non-peak daytime hours and at night.
KY 8 LICKING RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
The KY 8 Licking River Bridge between Covington and Newport in Kenton and Campbell counties is closed to all users
A signed detour is in place utilizing the Girl Scout Bridge (KY 1120/MLK Jr. Blvd./11th Street in Newport). An all-stop condition will be in place at Fourth and Garrard Streets in Covington.
Pedestrians and bicyclists have access to a free shuttle service provided by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). This shuttle service is operating seven-days-a-week and includes four stops in both Covington and Newport.
Hours of Operation are:
• Weekdays: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Weekends: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The bridge is expected to reopen in Summer 2028. For more information about the bridge replacement project – be sure to check out the project website here.
BOONE AND KENTON COUNTIES
A resurfacing project on several routes in Boone and Kenton counties is in progress. This project will also include sidewalk ramp reconstruction in various areas, sidewalk/curb repairs, curb box inlet repairs, radar detection at several intersections and the installation of signal head and other various signage.
The following locations will be resurfaced:
• COMPLETE: U.S. 42 from east of Ewing Blvd. (14.5 mile point) to Main Street (U.S. 25) (15.28 mile point).
• IN PROGRESS: Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from north of Dortha Avenue (10.9 mile point) to the Boone/Kenton County line (11.4 mile point).
• IN PROGRESS: Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from the Boone/Kenton County line (4.97 mile point) to north of Hallam Avenue (6.26 mile point).
• COMPLETE: Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from north of Marian Drive (8.13 mile point) to Orphanage Road (KY 371) (8.65 mile point).
The project also includes a roadway reconfiguration of Dixie Highway from Turfway Road to northeast of Commonwealth Avenue. This portion of the work is currently paused to allow KYTC to reengage with the Cities of Erlanger, Elsmere and Florence. Informational meetings about the roadway reconfiguration will be announced in the coming weeks.
BOONE COUNTY
• Empire Drive (KY 3503) – 1.1 mile point – A temporary closure was put in place on a portion of Empire Drive Friday afternoon, March 27. Our KYTC Boone County maintenance crew is performing embankment stabilization work that will require curing overnight. This portion of Empire Drive is expected to reopen Saturday morning, March 28.
• Petersburg Road (KY 20) – 20.73 mile point – On Monday, March 30, crews will install new wires that will span Petersburg Road east of Hetzel Drive.
Five rolling roadblocks, each lasting approximately 15 minutes, will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Traffic on affected segments of Petersburg Road will be stopped to allow the utility work to proceed safely.
Expect delays, consider alternate routes, and avoid the area during the scheduled hours. Please adhere to posted signage.
Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. on Monday, March 30.
• Petersburg Road (KY 20) – 8.15 – 10.87 mile points – A resurfacing project on Petersburg Road from Woolper Road extending easterly to Idlewild Bypass is in progress.
Milling/paving operations are now complete. Rumble strips and thermoplastic striping still remain. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.
• Beaver Road (KY 1292) – 2.40 – 4.93 mile points – A resurfacing project on Beaver Road from the bridge near Sturgeon Road extending easterly to KY 14 is in progress.
Milling/paving operations are now complete. Rumble strips and thermoplastic striping still remain. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.
• Richardson Road (KY 842) – 0.12 mile point – The bridge east of Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) on Richardson Road at the 0.12 mile point has a weight limit reduction of three tons.
While the bridge remains safe for vehicular traffic, a recent inspection found some deterioration. KYTC bridge engineering analysis shows the weight limit reduction is needed as a precaution, and to prevent further damage until the bridge can be repaired. KYTC is working with the railroad company to coordinate a repair plan.
We will provide updates once the bridge repair plan has been scheduled. Prohibited vehicles can detour using Industrial Road (KY 1829) or Mt. Zion Road (KY 536).
• Donaldson Highway (KY 236) 0.0 – 1.6 mile points – A widening and safety improvement project on KY 236 (Donaldson Highway) between KY 842 (Houston Road) and KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) is nearing completion. The project will widen the 2-mile stretch of road to five lanes with curb and gutter, including two through-lanes in each direction with a center turn lane. A sidewalk and multiuse path also will be added.
The project has an overall completion date by April 2026.
CAMPBELL COUNTY
• Three Mile Road (KY 2238) – 18.5 mile point – A permit project will require a two-week closure of a portion of Three Mile Road for the installation of sanitary sewer.
This work will require a full closure of Three Mile Road at the 1.85 mile point, near Gibson Lane. The closure will begin Monday, March 30, at 12 p.m. and remain in place through Monday, April 13. The roadway will be closed to thru traffic, and first responders will not have access through the work zone. Local traffic will be permitted to access homes within the closure limits.
Due to the extent of work, the full closure will remain in place 24/7 for the duration of the project. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays. Message boards are in place to notify the public of the upcoming work.
Weather permitting, this permit project is expected to be completed by Monday, April 13.
• E. Alexandria Pike (KY 2925) – 0.4 – 0.6 mile points – Due to a slide, a single lane closure is in place on a portion of E. Alexandria Pike, south of Cabin Creek Drive. KYTC crews have installed temporary traffic signals on each side of the slide. Motorists will use a single lane to get through the slide area. This will be in place until further notice. KYTC is evaluating the repairs needed and will inform the public of a repair plan at a later date.
• Grand Avenue (KY 1892) – 1.42 – 2.12 mile points – A roadway rehabilitation project will resume on March 20, 2026. Crews will be replacing the concrete pavement with asphalt on Grand Avenue from east of Pavilion Parkway (2.12 mile point) to southeast of Churchill Drive (1.42 mile point), a distance of 0.7 miles. Additionally, curb box inlets will be repaired and sidewalks will be improved to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On Friday, March 20, at 9 a.m., crews performed a traffic switch on Grand Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be blocked during this phase of construction, and will utilize a single westbound lane for eastbound travel. This traffic configuration is expected to be in place for 6-8 weeks. The eastbound sidewalk will be blocked. TANK riders at the Grand Towers stop will utilize the stop at Churchill and Grand Avenue. Additionally, the I-471 southbound off-ramp to Grand Avenue will be blocked
Additional phases for this project will include traffic switches, extended ramp closures and various lane closures in the project area. KYTC will provide future traffic impacts via press release, social media and the KYTC District 6 Roadshow.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed Aug. 1, 2026.
KENTON COUNTY
• I-275 Eastbound – 79.66 – 81 mile point – A KYTC maintenance project is currently underway. Crews are performing pothole patching on the bridge over KY 17. Crews have blocked a single right lane on I-275 for a distance of 1.34 miles.
The on-ramp from Madison Pike to I-275 eastbound will be blocked. Both lane/ramp closures will be in place through 6 p.m. Once repairs are completed, crews will reopen the lane and ramp.
Crews are also blocking a single right lane on Madison Pike (KY 17) from south of Dudley Road (18.28 mile point) to south of Orphanage Road (KY 371) (18.83 mile point) for the remainder of the project. Additionally, there may be intermittent intersection closures near the exit on/off ramps to Madison Pike.
Crews will return to the same project area on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, to continue performing additional pothole repairs on the bridge deck. The same traffic impacts will be in place. Crews are expecting to work between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
We’re expecting this to be the last round of closures needed to complete these repairs; however, KYTC will advise if additional dates are needed.
• Bristow Road/Shaw Road (KY 536) – 2.54 – 4.47 mile points – A widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 from Williamswoods Drive to Madison Pike (KY 17) is in progress.
The project includes the following improvements:
-Widening throughout the project area from two lanes of vehicular traffic, to four lanes, to reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency
-A new alignment will be created north of the current KY 536
-A new bridge will be constructed over the existing Independence Road. This portion will tie back into the current KY 536 at mile point 3.9
-A multi-use path will be built on both sides of KY 536 to improve bicycle/pedestrian connectivity
-Curb/gutter improvements along with storm sewer and drainage work.
Additionally, two roundabouts will be built to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and increase safety. These roundabouts will be located at the following intersections: -The intersection of KY 536 and Williamswoods Drive -On the newly constructed portion of KY 536 west of Independence Road
This work may involve several traffic impacts for equipment moving in and out of the work zone.
The project will require traffic switches, and other new traffic patterns. Prior to these occurring, KYTC will send out an updated press release, as well as a post on social media to inform the public. Message boards will also be in place to warn motorists of any upcoming traffic pattern changes.
The project is expected to be completed Fall 2027. Learn more about this project here.
• Access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike (KY 371) – 2.65 mile point – Access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike is closed to motorists until further notice for infrastructure construction and repair.
A portion of Royal Drive will be restricted to construction traffic only, and detour signs will be posted to guide motorists. Local traffic should plan to use alternate routes.
For further information about this project, please contact the City of Fort Mitchell.
• Bristow Road (KY 1303) – 0.0 – 0.92 mile point – A widening and safety improvement project on Bristow Road began in September 2024. Crews will be working on Bristow Road from the KY 536/KY 1303 intersection to the Beechgrove Elementary School.
The project includes the following improvements:
-Widening throughout the project area from two lanes of vehicular traffic, to four lanes to reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency
-A multi-use path will be built on both sides of Bristow Road to improve bicycle/pedestrian connectivity
-Curb/gutter improvements along with storm sewer and drainage work. This work will greatly improve drainage in an area that has been prone to flooding
Additionally, the project will eventually tie into a new roundabout at the KY 536 and KY 1303 intersection improving traffic flow, reducing congestion and increasing safety.
This work may involve several traffic impacts for equipment moving in and out of the work zone. The project will require traffic switches, and other new traffic patterns. Prior to these occurring, KYTC will send out an updated press release, as well as a post on social media to inform the public. Message boards will also be in place to warn motorists of any upcoming traffic pattern changes.
The project is expected to be completed Late Summer 2026.
• Intersection of Kenton Lands Road (KY 2373) and Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) – Intersection improvements are in progress. Most of the work is complete. Once tempertures are warm enough, crews will return to install permanent thermoplastic striping throughout the intersection. We will provide an update once this final portion of the project is scheduled.
Crews have restriped Kenton Lands Road and the access point to the Kroger development. Striping improvements include dual left turn movements on each side of the intersection. Additionally, split signal phasing has been implemented to allow green time for Kenton Lands Road and the Kroger development separately.
Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by the end of April 2026.
• Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) – A bridge replacement project on Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) is nearing completion. Crews are still on-site completing the demolition of the old structure and various other tasks. Additionally, some asphalt work still remains, which will be completed in Spring 2026. Please continue to drive carefully through the area. The overall project has an expected completion date of Spring 2026.
• Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road (KY 536) – 0.96 – 2.5 mile points – A widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 is in progress. Crews will be working on KY 536 from west of the KY 1303 intersection, to west of Williamswoods Drive. The project includes the following improvements: -Widening throughout the project area from two lanes of vehicular traffic, to four lanes, to reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency -A multi-use path will be built on both sides of KY 536 to improve bicycle/pedestrian connectivity -Curb/gutter improvements along with storm sewer and drainage work Additionally, two roundabouts will be built to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and increase safety. These roundabouts will be located at the following intersections: -KY 536 and KY 1303 -KY 536 and Hogrefe Road.
This work may involve several traffic impacts for equipment moving in and out of the work zone. The project will require traffic switches, and other new traffic patterns. Message boards will also be in place to warn motorists of any upcoming traffic pattern changes. The project is expected to be completed Spring 2027.
KYTC District 6