I-275 DIAMOND GRINDING WEEKLY UPDATE (CAMPBELL/KENTON COUNTY LINE TO U.S. 25 OVERPASS)

VARIOUS COUNTIES

PROJECT UPDATE (5/15): The project below will now begin after Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).

Contractors will install wrong-way pavement striping and thermoplastic markings on various interchanges and exit ramps in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, and Kenton counties in an effort to improve safety.

Current Location of Work:

• ​Gallatin County at the interchange of KY 1039 and U.S. 42. Once this location is complete, crews will transition to other interchanges in Gallatin and Carroll County.
  
• ​Gallatin County: I-71: U.S. 127 Exit 62, KY 35 (Sparta Pike) Exit 57, KY 1039 Exit 55.
  
• Carroll County: I-71: KY 389 Exit 43 and KY 227 Exit 44.

Work will be performed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional crews will be mobilized late spring into early summer. At this time, work will also transition to nighttime operations to limit traffic impacts.

Lane closures will be in place during work hours. At locations with three or more lanes, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. At locations with two lanes, alternating one-way traffic will be maintained with a flagger on site to direct motorists. Traffic on exit ramps will be maintained at partial-width (10 ft. minimum) lanes.

For a full list of locations read our full press release here.​​

BOONE - KENTON COUNTIES    

• KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) Corridor 13.2 – 14.7/ 0 – 1 mile-marker – The road is being widened from two to four lanes between U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot Road). Watch for flaggers and a single lane closure in the work zone.
  
  Two roundabouts will be built:
• at the intersection of Mt. Zion and Sigmon Lane
• On Mt. Zion Road approximately one-third of a mile west of Turkeyfoot Road.

• ​Interstate 75 – 164-169.4 mile points – A resurfacing project is underway on I-75 from one mile south of the Crittenden exit to the Boone/Kenton Co. line. Crews will be working on pavement repairs and resurfacing, drainage repairs, guardrail work, cross slope correction and erosion repairs. 
  
  Crews worked on the northbound lanes in this section of I-75 in 2023. In 2024, crews will address the southbound portion of the project. In addition, some remaining work on northbound lanes.
  
  This project is expected to be completed by November 2024.
  
  I-75 Southbound
  
  Beginning Wednesday, May 1, Crews will be switching traffic to the left side of the southbound lanes through Kenton County. Traffic will then flip to the right side of the southbound lanes in Grant County. During daytime hours, two lanes of traffic will be maintained. 
  
  

  I-75 southbound through the project area will be down to a single lane during the overnight working hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, May 5, to allow crews space to install a concrete barrier. Crews will open a second lane of southbound traffic at 6 a.m.

  Motorists should expect delays during the overnight hours for the next three nights, and should find an alternate route.

  Once the barrier wall has been installed, two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times in the project area. Motorists should expect this traffic configuration to be in place for about one month.
  
  Additionally, as of Wednesday, May 1, the weigh station on I-75 southbound north of Crittenden is now closed. The weigh station will be closed for 30 days while crews focus on rehabilitating the outside shoulder, right lane and a portion of the center lane. 

  Upcoming Work:
  
  This construction may require a temporary closure of the Crittenden exit (Exit 166) on/off ramps.
  
  Additionally, the contractor has indicated there is some minor remaing work to be performed on I-75 northbound in the project area.
  
  All items listed "Upcoming Work" have not been scheduled. This information is being provided as a general overview of upcoming project tasks. KYTC District 6 will provide dates and further details for all the items listed above once they're scheduled by the contractor.​

BOONE COUNTY

• KY 18 (Burlington Pike) – 14.5 – 16.08 mile point – A resurfacing project on KY 18 from west of KY 842 (Houston Road) to Girard Street will begin on Sunday, May 12. Crews will begin with addressing base failures in the project area. These repairs are expected to take one to two weeks and require variable overnight lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m.

  Weather permitting, the contractor will begin milling/paving operations at the end of May/early June.​
  
  

• KY 16 (Glencoe-Verona Road) – 0.0 – 2.4 mile point – A resurfacing project on KY 16 from the Gallatin County line to KY 14/491 is in progress. Base failure repairs are complete. Weather permitting, crews will begin milling on Monday, May 20, with paving to follow. A single lane closure will be in place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct motorists around the work zone. The project has a completion date of June 30, 2024.
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• KY 1925 (Big Bone Road) – 3.1 – 5.0 mile point – A resurfacing project on KY 1925 from Rice Pike to KY 536 (Hathaway Road) is in progress. Base failure repairs are complete. Weather permitting, crews will begin milling on Tuesday, May 14, with p​aving to follow. A single lane closure will be in place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct motorists around the work zone. The project has a completion date of June 30, 2024.​
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• KY 842 (Hopeful Church Road) – 2.8 – 5.0 mile point – A gas main installation project will begin on Friday, March 1, 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.
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• KY 18 (Burlington Pike) – 5.2 – 8.3 mile points – The Boone County Water District is installing a water main on KY 18 from Green Acres Lane to Botts Lane. 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 has a completion date of June 2024.
  
  

• I-275 – 1.58 – 7.25 mile points – A resurfacing project on I-275 from Hebron to Mineola Pike is in progress. The project includes partial/full-depth concrete patching and diamond grinding. Additionally, the KY 3076 (Mineola Pike), KY 212 (Airport Access Road), and KY 237 (Hebron) on/off exit ramps will be resurfaced. The project will require the off-ramp from I-275 westbound to KY 212 (Airport Access Road) to be temporarily closed on pre-approved scheduled weekends. KYTC will make an announcement via press release/social media ahead of the closure to keep motorists informed, and provide detour information during the closure.

  Traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction during the following times:

  • Weeknights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Weekends from 9 p.m. Friday, until 5 a.m. the following Monday.​
    
    

  The contractor will maintain a minimum of two lanes of traffic in each direction at all other times.

  The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024.
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• KY 236 (Donaldson Highway) 0.0 – 1.6 mile-marker – 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. The project has a completion date of September 2025.
  
  More details on this project can be found here: Driving NKY Progress (Project details) | Travel Advisory here
  
  
• KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) 0.0 – 0.9 mile-marker – A widening and improvement project on KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) is in progress. ​The project will widen the road to 5-lanes and add a sidewalk on the southside of the road and a multiuse path on the northside. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained throughout the project. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the work zone. This project has a estimated completion date of Late Summer 2024.
  
  More details on this project can be found here: Driving NKY Progress​ (Project details) | Travel Advisory here
  
  
• KY 842 (Weaver Road) – 1.6 – 2.1 mile points – A turn lane and shoulder widening project has begun. 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 July 31, 2024.​
  

BRACKEN COUNTY

• KY 1951 (Johnsville Foster Road) at Snag Creek Bridge Crossing – 2.44 mile point – A bridge replacement project on KY 1951 is in progress. The new crossing at Snag Creek is now open to traffic. Although the bridge is open to motorists, contractors will continue to work on miscellaneous tasks in the project area. ​The project has an overall completion date of June 1, 2024.
  
  
• KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway W) 3.59 – 13.95 mile points – A safety improvement project on KY 8 from Willow Creek Road to Big Bracken Creek bridge just east of KY 19 is in progress. Motorists should expect traffic impacts during different phases of construction within the project limits. This project has a completion date of late July 2024.​​

CAMPBELL COUNTY​

• KY 735 (Smith Road) – 0.45 mile point – A maintenance project on KY 735 at the 0.45 mile is now complete.
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• I-471 Northbound and Southbound – 1.4 mile point – Installation of a electrical conduit bore requiring a shoulder closure is now complete.
  
  

• KY 6335 (Mary Ingles Highway) – 1.76 – 4.63 mile point – a slide repair project is in progress from Tower Hill Road to KY 445, a total of 2.86 miles. The road will be closed to traffic during the maintenance repairs. The project will entail excavating, installing railroad rails, wall cribbing, adding multiple soil nail walls (retaining walls) to shore up the hillside, reconstructing a shoulder area, removing/replacing pipe, adding culverts, milling/paving and adding guardrail. The project is expected to be completed late June 2024.
  

CARROLL COUNTY

• KY 1226 – 1.7 – 3.7 mile point – A resurfacing project on KY 1226 from Windy Ridge Road (CR 1201) to U.S. 42 will begin on Monday, May 6. Crews will be on-site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction signage will be installed throughout the project area the week of May 6. Guardrail removal/installation will follow then crews will begin milling and paving operations.

  A single lane closure will be in​​ place during working hours with flaggers on-site to direct motorists around the work zone. Weather permitting, the project has a completion date of June 15, 2024.​
  
  

• KY 36 E – 9.45 – 12.30 mile point – A resurfacing project is in progress on KY 36 E from the railroad crossing at KY 36 extending east towards Four Mile Road. Crews will be on-site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. performing shoulder work and paving operations. Milling at the project site is expected to take place on Friday, May 10. Paving is expected to take place the week of Monday, May 13. A single lane closure will be in place during working hours with flaggers on-site to direct motorists around the work zone. Weather permitting, the project has a completion date of June 30, 2024.
  
  

• KY 36 – 2.182 – 8.132 mile points – A safety improvement project is in progress on KY 36 from the intersection of Hunter Heights Road to the intersection with U.S. 42. Crews will be working on ditching, drainage, and seeding work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

  Temporary traffic signals are in place at both ends of the work zone to direct traffic. The signals will be in operation 24/7. This project is expected to be completed by June 24, 2024.

  Pavement repairs/operations and other improvement items will take place Spring 2024. More information to follow on that work.

HARRISON COUNTY

• Old Lair Road (CR 1124) – A bridge replacement project on Old Lair Road (County Route 1124) is now complete. The new bridge is open to traffic.​

KENTON COUNTY​​

• I-71/75 Southbound at the Brent Spence Bridge – 191.36 – 191.63 mile points – there will be evening/overnight lane closures on I-71/75 southbound at the Brent Spence Bridge beginning Sunday, May 19.

  
  Inspectors will be on-site between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. A single lane closure will be in place on I-71/75 southbound as you approach the Brent Spence Bridge. Additionally, a single lane closure will be in place on the southbound portion of the Brent Spence Bridge from the 191.63 mile point to the 191.36 mile point, a distance of 0.27 miles. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 6 a.m.

  This work is a continuation of the previous inspection that took place from Sunday, April 21 through Friday, April 26. This portion of the inspection is expected to be complete by Saturday, May 25.

  These lane closures are needed for part of a routine inspection of the bridge. Inspectors will return to the bridge in August for a full inspection.​

  
  

• KY 1486 (Fowler Creek Road) – 0.76 – 1.27 mile point – A maintenance project on KY 1486 between Stephens Road and Cox Road will begin on Monday, May 13. KYTC crews will perform a cross culvert repair, mowing, ditching, and other various safety improvements.

  A temporary road closure will be in place on this section of KY 1486 during working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 6 p.m.

  Residents will have access during the closure. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Friday, May 17. KYTC will advise if additional work is needed.​
  

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• 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​
  
  

• Various Roads near KY 1120 (W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/12th Street) – ​beginning Monday, May 6, there will be various lane/shoulder closures near KY 1120 in Covington. Crews are completing preliminary work associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Crews will work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The following traffic impacts will take place during those hours
  
  -Left lane closure on Bullock Street heading south (motorists utilize middle lane to turn left on to 12th Street, or go straight on to I-71/75 southbound) (mile point 0.0 to 0.09)
  -Simon Kenton Way right lane closure
  -Simon Kenton Way left lane closure near Pike Street (motorists utilize middle lane to turn left on to Pike Street, or go straight on to I-71/75 northbound)
  -Right shoulder closure on exit ramp to KY 1120 (W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/12th Street) (mile points 0.1 to 0.28)
  
  These daily lane/shoulder closures will be removed at the end of each working day. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, May 17.
  
  

• KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road) –​ 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.
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• I-275 – 77.6 – 82.5 mile points – A diamond grinding project on I-275 from Campbell/Kenton County line to the U.S. 25 overpass is in progress. The project will include diamond grinding and grooving of pavement, crack sealing, cleaning bridge drains and placing permanent striping and pavement markers.

  Traffic impacts associated with the work:

  • Contractors will primarily work Sunday night through Thursday night. Other nights will be utilized if weather prohibits work during the weekday.
  • Single lane closure permitted nightly at 8 p.m.
  • Double lane closure permitted nightly beginning at 10 p.m.
  • All lanes must be reopened by 6 a.m.
  
  Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 21, the contractor will require temporary ramp closures throughout the project area between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. These temporary closures will last about an hour. These short-term closures will be in place to provide crews a safe area to continue working on diamond grinding/grooving through the project area. Message boards will be in place to warn motorists of any upcoming temporary ramp closures.
  
  On/off ramps that could be temporarily closed during overnight working hours: KY 16 (Pride Parkway), KY 17 (Madison Pike), KY 1303 (Turleyfoot Road), and U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway).

   
  No work will occur on the following days: Memorial Day Weekend (May 24 - 27, 2024)

  ​This project is separate from the other diamond grinding and pavement repair project also taking place on I-275 between the Boone/Kenton County line to west of KY 237 (Hebron Exit). This project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024. ​ 
  
  

• KY 371 (Amsterdam Road) – 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 Monday, July 1.
  
  

• Crescent Ave (City Route) – Transparent noise barriers are being installed along about 1,000 feet of the east side of Crescent Avenue between Fifth and Ninth Streets in Covington. Concrete panels are due to be installed in June. Additionally, the transparent panels beginning in July.​​
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