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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 6


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


KYTC District 6 Road Report
Update of all current construction projects in the Northern Kentucky district

COVINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 20, 2018) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District Six. Changes and/or additions from last report are underlined/red. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the following projects:

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY – HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO

• I-471 and I-275 (Combs-Heil Bridge) – Duke Energy Electric will be installing a new overhead electric line crossing on I-275 at the 74.3 mile-marker in Highland Heights, Kentucky. This work will be performed during off-peak hours starting Sunday April 22nd, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. The work will take place between I-471 & the Combs-Hehl Bridge located near Kellogg Ave. A rolling road block will be used to slow traffic for a period of 15 minutes at a time in each direction to allow time work required. The project will also affect the entrance ramps in Ohio and Kentucky:

• KY 9/AA Highway to I-275 eastbound at MP 77.15
• US 27/Alexandria Pike to I-275 eastbound at MP 74.60
• US 52/Kellogg Road southbound to I-275 westbound at MP 73.00
• Kellogg Road northbound to I-275 westbound at MP 72.80
• US 27/Alexandria Pike to I-471 southbound at MP 1.55

Please watch for lane closures, ramp closures, crews and equipment in this work zone. Expect short delays.



BOONE COUNTY

• KY 338 (East Bend Road) -14.3 mile-marker - KY 338 (East Bend Road) is closed to through traffic for a slide repair project at the 14.3 mile-marker. This is in the area starting up the hill from Lower River Road. This section of roadway will be closed during working hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. During non-working hours, the road will be restricted to one lane and traffic will be controlled using temporary traffic signals. The slide repair work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. The suggested detour will be to use KY 2852 (Riddles Run Road) to KY 536. KY 536 meets with KY 338 again at “4 corners”.

• US 42 (8.4 – 8.6 mile-marker) – A highway safety improvement project on the US 42 area that includes the intersection connections at Rice Pike and Hicks Pike in Boone County is in progress. Hicks Pike is closed between Stallion Way and Harmony Hill Drive. Local traffic will have access. Hicks Road leading to Stallion Road will remain open. A signed detour will be in place. Improvements at Rice Pike will require a 90-day closure that will start after May 1. A signed detour will be in place using KY 536 (Hathaway Road) to KY 1925 (Big Bone) to US 42. Anticipated completion is October 1.

• KY 536 (Mt Zion Road) – Work continues on the KY 536 corridor in Boone County extending from Old Union Road to I-75. Lane closures on US 42 will continue intermittently during non-peak hours between Mt. Zion Road and Frogtown Road. The entrance to Highland Drive from Mt. Zion Road is closed. Follow signed detour on Tiburon Drive. Motorists should exercise caution when travelling the work zone. Slow traffic and possible delays should be expected. The posted speed limit is 35 MPH.


BRACKEN COUNTY

• KY 1159 (Bladeston-Brooksville Road) – A highway safety improvement project starting north of Bracken County High School to KY 1011 is in progress. The project will improve the alignment of three areas: Fronks Lane, the area between Lake Lane and Badger Road and then approximately 0.50 mile north of Badger Road. Motorists should watch for lane closures with flaggers on each end of the work zone to control traffic during working hours and trucks moving on and off of the highway. Expect minor delays. Work is weather pending. This project has a July 1st, 2019 completion date.

• KY 22 (Falmouth-Neave Road) 0 – 4.3 mile-marker – A highway safety improvement project is scheduled to begin soon that will improve shoulders of KY 22 starting at the Pendleton County line to KY 10 at Willow. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Motorists should watch for crews, equipment, flaggers and expect short delays.



CAMPBELL COUNTY

• KY 8 in Dayton – Notice from the City of Dayton – Starting Monday, April 16th and running indefinitely, due to increase to semi-truck in the Gateway development site at Walnut Street, there will be flagging operations in place to direct traffic and possibly re-route traffic at the intersection of Sixth Ave. (KY 8) and Walnut Street.

• KY 10 (Flagg Springs Pike) 4.5 mile-marker – A bridge replacement project is in progress. The bridge will be closed to through traffic during the construction. Motorists are encourage to use the signed detour taking KY 1997 (Stonehouse Road) to KY 9 (AA Highway) to KY 1996 (Carthage Road). This project will be complete by Aug. 1.

• KY 10 (Flagg Springs Pike) 4.4 – 13.6 mile-marker – A highway safety improvement project is scheduled to begin soon that will improve shoulders from KY 1997 to the Pendleton County line. The work will include multiple pipe extensions, shoulder widening, tree trimming and asphalt surface. Motorist should watch for lane closures with flaggers on each end of the work zone to control traffic during working hours. Expect minor delays. Work is weather pending. This project will be complete summer 2018.

• Johns Hill Road (KY 2345) Connector to Three Mile Road (KY 2238) – Construction is almost complete on a new connector road between Johns Hill Road (KY 2345) and Three Mile Road (KY 2238). This new connector road will be adjacent to the NKU campus. The roundabout on Three Mile Road will be fully functional except for the new roadway to NKU which is still under construction.

• KY 9 Expansion - Newport – South Section - Construction is complete on the section between Lowell Street between 9th Street and KY 9 (12th Street). This section is open, but drivers should still be alert in the work zone as crews finish project.

• KY 9 Expansion - Newport – North Section – Traffic has moved to the new alignment between 5th Street and the Taylor Southgate Bridge. Watch for crews as work continues along right of way.


CARROLL COUNTY

• US 42 (9.9 – 13.2 mile-marker) – A widening project on US 42 from Four Mile road to the Ghent city limits is in progress. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for traffic control devices, flaggers, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone. Estimated completion of the project is May, 2018.


GRANT COUNTY

• KY 22 (Taft Highway) 5.6 mile-marker – KY 22 will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday, April 25, for a cross culvert replacement project which is on the Owenton side near 4 corners, the intersection of KY 22 and KY 36. The closure will last all day, starting approximately 7 a.m. until project is complete, estimating 8 p.m. or longer if needed. Motorists should use an alternate route during the closure.

• KY 22 (Taft Highway) 5.6 mile-marker – On Thursday, April 26, for a slide repair project will begin on KY 22 on the Owenton side near 4 corners, the intersection of KY 22 and KY 36. Work will be from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. weekdays. Flaggers or signals will be in place. Motorists should use an alternate route during the closure. Weather permitting, estimated completion May 4.

• KY 36 (14.4 - 13.7 mile-marker) – A road improvement project is in progress on KY 36 and the I-75 Exits 154 to Williamstown – Owenton. Besides the exit ramp work, KY 36 will be improved from the I-75 overpass to Lynwood. KY 2943 (Skyway Drive) will also be reconstructed and relocated. The contractor is in the process of clearing right of way, weather permitting. The main construction will start in the spring. Motorists should be mindful of lane closures and traffic control in the work zone. The project has a Nov. 1 completion.


HARRISON COUNTY

• US 62 (11.6 – 12.1 mile-marker) – A highway safety improvement project is in progress on US 62. The project area is between Indian Creek and Blackbird Lane. Motorists should be mindful of lane closures, crews and equipment in the work zone. Project has a Nov. 1 completion.

• CR 1062 (Robinson Union Road) – 3.9 mile marker - A bridge replacement project has begun on Robinson Union Road over Curry Creek. The existing road and bridge will remain open to traffic during construction with an estimated completion date of late spring 2018.


KENTON COUNTY


• I-71/I-75 NB on Brent Spence Bridge (191-192 mile-marker– Beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, I-71/I-75 NB on the Brent Spence Bridge will be reduced to 2 lanes. The 4th Street ramp to I-71/I-75 NB in Covington will be closed during this time. Travel on all four northbound lanes and the 4th Street access ramp will resume by 10 p.m., Sunday, April 22. Work is weather dependent.

• US 25 (Dixie Highway) in Lakeside Park / Crestview Hills — A safety improvement project is in progress. A single lane closure will be in place on southbound US 25 at the I-275 interchange. In addition, the Exit 83 ramp from I-275 eastbound to US 25 will be restricted with a closure of the right turn lane to southbound US 25. The restrictions are expected for approximately 2 weeks. A traffic island is being removed to improve safety and reduce accidents at the end of the ramp. Motorists should watch for lane closures, crews and equipment.

• John A. Roebling Bridge (KY 17) – The John A. Roebling Bridge over the Ohio River is closed to vehicular traffic. The pedestrian walkways are also closed to pedestrian traffic. The restrictions will remain in place until the repairs from a vehicle striking a vertical member can be repaired. Motorists and pedestrians can use the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge in Covington and the Taylor Southgate Bridge in Newport as a detour. This has a May 1 completion.


OWEN COUNTY


• KY 1287 (Old Sweet Owen Road) – Resurfacing operations on KY 1287 from 1.445 miles north of Harris Ridge Road extending easterly to KY 22 are scheduled to begin April 23. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for traffic control devices, flaggers, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone. Expect minor delays. Work is weather pending.

• KY 3096 (Fortner Ridge Road) 3.7 mile-marker – A bridge deck restoration and waterproofing project on the Eagle Creek Bridge located at the 3.7 mile-marker on KY 3096 (Fortner Ridge Road) is scheduled to begin Monday, April 23 and will last until approximately May 16. The bridge will be closed to traffic during the project. A signed detour will be in place. Motorists can take KY 330 to KY 845.

• KY 607 (Claxton Ridge Road) – KY 607 is closed to through traffic for a slide repair project. The closure will be Monday – Friday, starting approximately 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Motorists should find an alternate route during the closure.

• KY 607 (New Columbus Road) 10.5 mile-marker – A bridge deck restoration and waterproofing project on the Caney Creek Bridge located at the 10.5 mile-marker is in progress. The bridge will be closed to traffic during the project. A signed detour will be in place. Motorists can take KY 227 to KY 3103 to KY 1883.

• KY 227 (Worthville Road) – Resurfacing operations on KY 227 from KY 325 extending westerly 1.02 mile are scheduled to begin week of April 16. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for traffic control devices, flaggers, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone. Expect minor delays. Work is weather pending.

• KY 22 (Gratz Road) – Resurfacing operations on KY 22 from Squiresville Road extending easterly to Owenton are scheduled to begin the week of April 16. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for traffic control devices, flaggers, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone. Expect minor delays. Work is weather pending.



The KYTC offers the following tips for motorists when they approach a work zone:

1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can get District 6 road construction updates on http://transportation.ky.gov/district-6/Pages/default.aspx. Follow KYTC District 6 on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KYTC.District6 or on our Twitter page at https://twitter.com/KYTCDistrict6
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.

Remember construction and maintenance activities are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies, and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet appreciates your patience during the construction process.

Motorists are urged to use caution in work areas, and to be alert for flaggers, workers, and equipment which may block a portion of the roadway, and other items of concern in work zones. Motorists are asked to pay careful attention to warning signs alerting them of the roadwork and obey work zone speed limits where applicable.

For the latest up to date information on road conditions throughout Kentucky, motorists can dial 511.