Construction crews will soon begin work on the northern section of the KY 9 expansion project in Newport – the $8.7 million project designed to improve and enhance regional connectivity.
The second of three phases begins the northern portion of the new corridor from Fifth Street to the Taylor Southgate Bridge. The project includes two roundabouts, one at the end of the Fourth Street/Veteran’s Bridge and the other at the end of the Taylor Southgate Bridge, near Newport on the Levee.
“This project is the next section of the realignment and widening of the KY 9 corridor in Newport,” said Rob Hans, Chief District Engineer for Department of Highways District 6, in Covington. “When the entire corridor is complete, it will provide improved access to Newport as well as the Taylor Southgate Bridge.”
Prus Construction Company of Cincinnati was awarded the low-bid contract for the project.
The project will have an impact on several annual events, including the Flying Pig Marathon, Thanksgiving Day Race and other fun runs as well as pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The public is advised to stay tuned for updated information.
Construction on the first section of the new alignment between 12th and Ninth streets is currently in progress and will be completed this fall.
When finished, the new road will have two lanes in each direction with sidewalks, bike lanes and limited on-street parking. The final phase, the middle portion tying all sections together, is expected to begin in 2017.
Once all phases are complete, the route will safely move traffic on KY 9 through Newport and improve regional connectivity.
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