I-471 DANIEL CARTER BEARD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT UPDATE
I-471 Northbound
The 24/7 left lane closure has been removed. There is a chance this lane closure may be needed in the near future. We will provide an update is that's the case.
Double/triple lane closures will still be utilized during overnight hours until northbound work is complete.
Double/triple lane closures are permitted during overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. I-471 Southbound Beginning the evening of Monday, Sept. 23, crews will begin to work on the southbound portion of the bridge simultaneously. Motorists should expect a 24/7 single right lane closure. This lane closure will remain in place until southbound work is complete. Additionally, the right lane on the U.S. 50 eastbound to I-471 southbound ramp in Ohio will be closed 24/7. Beginning the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 24, crews will also begin utilizing a left lane closure as needed from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. Expect a double lane closure while traveling southbound during these hours.
NOTE: Long-term lane closures (24/7) are expected with this project. We will provide updates here. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route during the project to avoid delays.
KYTC will advise if any delays are incurred due to inclement weather. Further information regarding this construction project can be located in the Campbell County section of the Roadshow.
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BRACKEN - PENDLETON COUNTIES
AA Highway (KY 9) – A safety improvement project on two sections of the AA Highway in Bracken (19.73 – 19.85 mile point) and Pendleton (0.0 – 0.39 mile point) counties is in progress. Contractors will be working on AA Highway beginning near the KY 159 junction (Pendleton County) extending just past the Iler Road Junction (Bracken County). A majority of the work on this project is complete, contractors will be applying thermoplastic striping within the next couple of weeks. Two turning lanes will be added to AA Highway: - Left turning lane from AA Highway northbound to KY 159 - Left turning lane from AA Highway southbound to Iler Road The project also includes reconfiguring striping between the junctions to accommodate new turning lanes, resurfacing, trenching and misc. shoulder work. These improvements will provide a dedicated turning lane to allow motorists to safely decelerate away from passing vehicular traffic on the AA highway. During peak travel periods, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. A single lane closure is possible from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone. The speed limit on this portion of AA Highway will be reduced to 45 mph until project completion. A law enforcement officer will be on-site during working hours to enforce this reduced speed limit. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2024.
BOONE COUNTY
North Bend Road (KY 237) – 7.8 – 9.3 mile point – Intermittent single lane closures are possible on North Bend Road in Hebron, due to work related to an apartment complex development. The closures will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on the northbound side of North Bend Road from Gateway Boulevard extending to the intersection of Petersburg Road (KY 20) and North Bend Road. This permit project is currently in progress and is expected to continue through the end of October. I-75 Southbound Exit 171 Ramp to KY 14/16 – 171.3 – 171.5 mile point – On Sunday, Sept. 8, crews will begin a project to add an additional left turning lane to the I-75 southbound exit 171 to Mary Grubbs Highway (KY 14/16) in Walton. Once complete, the ramp will have two left turning lanes and one right turning lane. This will ease congestion and provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the interchange. Both lanes on the I-75 SB exit ramp to KY 14/16 will remain open for the majority of the project. One lane may be temporarily closed to allow for striping and barrier wall placement on Sunday, Sept. 8, during overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A large-scale reconstruction project for the Walton interchange is currently in the design process. More details on this project will be released at a later date. Hopeful Church Road (KY 842) – 2.8 – 5.0 mile points – A gas main installation project is in progress on KY 842 from KY 18 (Burlington Pike) to U.S. 42. Duke Energy will be on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most work will take place along the sidewalk: sections will be closed as construction shifts to different sections of KY 842. The sidewalks will be temporarily restored as crews complete each section and new sidewalks will be poured once construction is complete. Occasional lane shifts/closures as needed during construction. When lane closures are in place, flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists around the work zone. This project aims to increase reliability of the natural gas system in the area by installing approximately three miles of natural gas main along KY 842. Gas service will not be interrupted during construction. This project has a completion date of June 2025.
Burlington Pike (KY 18) – 2.5 – 5.2 mile points – The Boone County Water District is installing a water main on Burlington Pike from Botts Lane to Kelly Elementary School. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary traffic signals will be installed during those hours to direct traffic around the work zone. The signals will be removed at the end of each workday. This project is expected to be completed by the end of November. - 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 in progress. 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.
A traffic switch on Donaldson Highway from Mineola Pike to Turfway Road occured on Saturday, Oct. 5, Traffic is now utilizing the newly paved northern portion of the road. This configuartion will remain in place until June 2025.
Three Week Closure Details A three week closure will be in place on a portion of Turfway Road (KY 717) beginning Monday, Oct. 21. This closure is necessary as part of the ongoing Donaldson Highway widening project. Tentative Schedule Beginning Friday, Oct. 18, crews will finish installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of O'Hara Road (KY 3147) and Donaldson Highway. This signal will be flashing yellow to warn motorists prior to it coming fully online.
The signal will become fully activated on Monday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. Crews will then close Turfway Road from O'Hara Road (mile point 1.29) to Donaldson Highway (mile point 1.68).
Local traffic will have access to nearby businesses and homes via the construction entrance at Turfway Road and O'Hara Road. Turfway Road will be closed to all traffic near the intersection of Donaldson Highway.
DETOUR (driving northbound): Turfway Road to O'Hara Road, right on Donaldson Highway (at new traffic signal), left on Turfway Road.
DETOUR (driving southbound): Turfway Road to Donaldson Highway, left on O'Hara Road (at new traffic signal), right on Turfway Road.
This three week closure will provide crews a safe area to work on completing a portion of the intersection of Turfway Road and Donaldson Highway. Closing this portion of Turfway Road will result in a better engineered final product. KYTC engineers will update the signal phasing on Donaldson Highway at the intersections of Turfway Road and O'Hara Road to reflect the upcoming work. Motorists are encouraged to leave early, or find a different route.
Once the three week closure has been completed, crews will begin a traffic switch on Donaldson Highway from Turfway Road to Houston Road (KY 842). KYTC will provide further details about this traffic switch at a later date.
The project has a completion date of September 2025.
- Mineola Pike (KY 3076) 0.0 – 0.9 mile points – A widening and improvement project on Mineola Pike is now substantially complete.
Crews will continue to work on punch list items/corrective work as needed over the coming weeks. Be aware when traveling through the area and watch for crews performing these final tasks.
- Weaver Road (KY 842) – 1.6 – 2.1 mile points – A turn lane and shoulder widening project is in progress. Crews are working on KY 842 between Trellises Drive and Constance Road. Crews will work Monday through Friday. This work will require single lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 3 p.m. The project is expected to be completed late Oct.
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CAMPBELL COUNTYTollgate Road (KY 2924) – 0.0 – 2.75 mile point – A resurfacing project on Tollgate Road beginning at Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) extending east to Licking Pike (KY 915) is in progress. Base failure repairs were completed on Friday, Oct. 18. Contractors will return to the project limits on Thursday, Oct. 24, to mill the existing road surface. Paving operations will follow in the coming weeks. The contractors will be on-site between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should expect single lane closures during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. The project is expected to be completed later this year.
Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) – 1.11 – 1.85 mile point – A resurfacing project on Alexandria Pike from just north of Plum Creek Road extending north to just south of Nagel Road will begin on Friday, Sept. 13. Milling/paving operations are now complete. Thermoplastic striping and rumble strips still remain. A single lane closure will be in place as needed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone. This project is expected to be completed by mid-November. - I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge – 4.8 – 5.0 mile points – A maintenance and repair project on the I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge will begin on Monday, July 15, and will require multiple lane closures one direction at a time over the next six months.
Work will begin on the northbound side of the bridge, and is expected to take 90 days. A 24/7 left lane closure will be in place beginning near the approach to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, this lane closure will be in place until northbound bridge repairs are complete. Double/triple lane closures are expected Sunday through Thursday during overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Once that work is complete, crews will move to the southbound portion of the bridge. That work is also expected to take 90 days.
No lane closures will be permitted during the Labor Day holiday week from 6 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, to 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6. The work includes replacing expansion stringer bearings, cleaning and maintenance of concrete barriers and arch hangers, replace elastomer seals, replace hatches at the top of the arch, as well as some additional pier repair work.
Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Dec. 1, 2024.
CARROLL COUNTY
Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge – 5.7 – 5.9 mile point – A steel repair project on the U.S. 42 Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The contractor plans to utilize a 24/7 single lane closure during the project. Temporary traffic signals will be placed on the bridge to guide traffic. Message boards will be placed next Monday, Sept. 30, to warn motorists of the upcoming work, and associated lane closures. Seek an alternate route to avoid delays. Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of early November.
KY 389 – 1.89 – 3.56 mile points – A resurfacing project on KY 389 is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 28. Crews will resurface KY 389 from Camp Branch Road extending northerly to the railroad tracks in English. Work will be performed during daylight hours. Weather permitting, crews will begin milling on Monday, Oct. 28. Paving operations are expected to begin Tuesday, Oct. 29. The contractor anticipates the project to take about three days of work. Expect single lane closures with flaggers guiding traffic safely through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2024.
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KENTON COUNTY
Bristow Road (KY 1303) – 0.0 – 0.92 mile point – A widening and safety improvement project on Bristow Road will begin on Monday, Sept. 16. 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. Clearing operations are currently in progress. 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 2025. Learn more about this project here.
For more information on this project, visit our KY 536 website here.
Bracht-Piner Road (KY 14) – 0.0 – 3.26 mile points – A resurfacing project on Bracht-Piner Road is in progress.
Crews are resurfacing Bracht-Piner Road from Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) to Madison Pike (KY 17). Crews will work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Expect single lane closures with flaggers used on both sides of the work zone to guide traffic safely through the project area.
Base failure repairs are now complete. Weather permitting, milling/paving operations are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Nov. 4. The project is expected to be completed late 2024.
Dixie Highway/Pike Street (U.S. 25) – 12.0 – 12.29 mile point – Beginning Monday, Sept. 16, crews will be working on U.S. 25 from west of Grays Peak to south of W. 12th Street in Covington. The work includes stabilizing the hillside around a bend on Dixie Highway/Pike Street. Expect a northbound single right lane closure near this area. This lane closure will be in place 24/7 for the entirety of the project. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed Friday, Nov. 29.
Madison Pike/E. 20th Street (KY 17) – 20.45 – 22.31 mile points – A resurfacing project on Madison Pike/E. 20th Street will begin Tuesday, Sept. 17. Crews will resurface Madison Pike/E. 20th Street from Latonia Avenue to Greenup Street. The project includes the resurfacing of E. 20th Street from Madison Pike to Greenup Street.
Crews are working on completing base failures within the project limits as well as utility work. Milling and paving operations have not yet been scheduled. KYTC will advise on the District 6 Roadshow when milling/paving operations have been scheduled. This work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. In areas with two lanes, traffic will be maintained with flaggers to guide traffic safely through the work zone. In areas where Madison Pike is three to four lanes, one lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route to avoid possible delays. Expect delays during peak travel periods. Please, drive carefully to keep our crews safe through this heavily traveled corridor. Weather permitting, the project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.
Fourth Street/Fifth Street/Highway Avenue (KY 8) – A resurfacing project on KY 8 is in progress. The following portions of KY 8 will be resurfaced:
- Highway Avenue from Spring Street (mile point 6.14) to Western Avenue (mile point 6.23), a distance of 0.09 miles.
- Fifth Street from the exit off-ramp of I-71/75 northbound (mile point 6.68) to the Licking River Bridge (mile point 7.6), a distance of 0.92 miles.
- Fourth Street from west of Garrard Street (mile point 7.41) to Philadelphia Street (mile point 6.66), a distance of 0.75 miles.
As part of the resurfacing project, a roadway reconfiguration will take place on a half-mile stretch of W. Fourth Street from Garrard Street (mile point 7.41) to Johnson Street (mile point 6.89). The current right lane on W. Fourth Street through this area will become a dedicated bicycle lane. The five-foot wide bicycle lane will feature a three-foot buffer from the curb, and two-foot buffer from vehicular traffic. This bicycle lane will be one-way with bicyclists traveling westbound on W. Fourth Street.
Motorists should expect single lane closures in the project area. Flaggers may be used to guide traffic safely through the work zone. The majority of the work is being performed at night to reduce traffic impacts to motorists.
Milling/paving operations on Fifth Street concluded on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Fourth Street milling/paving operations and roadway reconfiguration has not been scheduled. We will provide an additional update once the work is scheduled.
Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.
- Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S. 25, U.S. 42, U.S. 127) – 13.45 – 13.87 mile points – Crews will be performing routine bridge repairs on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge beginning Monday, April 22. The project will consist of replacing joints, sealing joints, repairing steel and approach/truss drainage repairs.
The contractor plans to utilize a single lane closure for the majority of the project. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. A ten-day closure of the bridge may be necessary to perform some of the work. This full closure would be permitted beginning on a Friday at 8 p.m. for a period of ten-days, and would reopen to traffic by the second Monday at 5 a.m. The sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic for the duration of construction; however, it may be closed for seven days to perform the required sidewalk repairs.
KYTC will advise motorists and pedestrians via press release and social media ahead of any lane, sidewalk or full bridge closure. Message boards will be in place to warn motorists of the upcoming work, and associated lane closures.
Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road (KY 536) – 0.96 – 2.5 mile points – a widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 will begin on Monday, April 22. 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
Crews will begin clearing the project area on Monday, April 22. 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 Spring 2027. Learn more about this project here. Amsterdam Road (KY 371) – 5.6 – 6.3 mile points – A gas line project is in progress. Utility crews will be working on Amsterdam Road between Deerfield Drive and Dry Creek Road. Duke Energy crews will be working between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. During working hours, a single lane closure will be in place, and flaggers will be used to guide traffic. The project is expected to be completed by January 2025.
OWEN COUNTY
Owenton-Crittenden Road (KY 22) – 11.05 – 15.59 mile points – A safety improvement project is in progress on KY 22. Crews will be straightening curves and correcting the superelevation of curves that have become flat over time, along with several additional improvements through the project area. Temporary single lane closures may be required from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crews are present. When these lane closures are in place, flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures through the project area.
PENDLETON COUNTY
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WORK ZONE TIPS- PAY ATTENTION: Don't text or talk on the phone. Keep both hands on the wheel.
- DRIVE ALERT: Watch for speed limit reductions, narrowing lanes, changing traffic patterns and most importantly – workers.
- Respect posted speed limits.
- BE PATIENT: Driving 45 mph instead of 55 mph through a 5-mile work zone will only add 1.2 minutes to your trip. Speeding and aggressive driving are major causes of work zone crashes.
- KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE: Allow space on all sides of your vehicle and maintain a safe following distance. The most common type of work zone crash is a rear-end collision.
- RESPECT FLAGGERS AND OBEY THEIR GUIDANCE: A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so a driver can be cited for disobeying the flagger's directions.
- FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE: Those signs are carefully selected to give drivers accurate information and important warnings.
- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Check out GoKY, TRIMARC, or WAZE for traffic and travel information. Select alternate routes when possible. If a work zone cannot be avoided, expect delays, and allow for extra time.
- Check out social media to plan ahead before your travels Facebook or X (formally “Twitter")
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