BOONE AND KENTON COUNTIES

​A resurfacing project on several routes in Boone & 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).

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• I-71 – 52.77 – 57.36 mile points – A widening project aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety on I-71 in Carroll and Gallatin counties is in progress. The project will widen I-71 from its configuration of two lanes in each direction, to three lanes.

  
  

  As of 8 a.m. on Friday, May 22, traffic on I-71 southbound has been shifted from the median-divided configuration to a newly paved section on the southbound side. ​
  
  

  Following the traffic shift, crews will perform shoulder and barrier wall work within the project limits. This work will take place during evening/overnight hours over the following week. Intermittent nightly lane closures may be required between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. while this work is being performed.
  

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  Weather permitting, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, I-71 northbound traffic will be shifted from the existing northbound lanes into the median. Two lanes of northbound traffic will be maintained and separated by the permanent barrier wall. Motorists should expect delays while crews implement the new traffic pattern. This switch will allow crews to begin reconstructing the original northbound lanes.
  
  

  Additionally, intermittent ramp closures may occur during the traffic switch.
  
  

  The following ramps on I-71 northbound may be impacted:

  - Exit 55 (KY 1039) on and off ramps

  - Exit 57 (KY 35/Sparta Pike) on and off ramps
  
  

  The traffic shift and associated ramp impacts are expected to be completed by 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29.
  
  

  Following the traffic shift, crews will begin installing temporary barrier wall within this portion of the project limits. This work will take place during evening/overnight hours over the following week. Intermittent nightly lane closures may be required between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. while this work is being performed.
  
  

  All work is weather permitting. KYTC will provide an update if the schedule changes.

  
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  This widening project includes a bridge replacement over KY 47. The current bridges will be replaced with a new, single span bridge matching the median widening throughout the project area.
  
  

  The speed limit in the work zone has been reduced to 55 MPH, and law enforcement will be on-site to ensure compliance. Please, drive carefully throughout the work zone. Weather permitting, the overall project is expected to be completed Nov. 1, 2026. Learn more about the project here.​
  

• VARIOUS ROUTES: Districtwide striping is now underway. Contractors will be striping various routes within the district: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson. Most work will occur during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Routes with higher traffic volume will be completed during nights or weekends to minimize traffic impacts.

  Interstate routes will be completed first followed by primary state routes then secondary routes. Striping is a slow-moving mobile operation. Motorists should slow down and expect slow moving traffic in mobile work zones. Please avoid driving over fresh, wet paint. The project has a completion date of Aug. 15, 2026.​
  
  

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• Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) – 7.64 – 9.2 mile point – A high friction surface treatment is being applied to a portion of Dixie Highway from the Mt. Zion Road (KY 536) intersection to just south of Industrial Road (KY 1829).
  
  
  Weather has delayed this project, crews are scheduled to return on Wednesday, May 27, weather permitting. Work will take place during evening/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and will require a single lane closure. Flaggers will be on-site to safely direct traffic through the work zone and at intersections.
  
  
  The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2026; however, the contractor anticipates completing this work by 5 a.m. on Friday, May 29.​
  
  
  

• ​​U.S. 42 – 0.0 – 5.67 mile points –​ A resurfacing project on U.S. 42 between the Boone/Gallatin County line and Richwood Road is in progress. Crews are completing preliminary tasks ahead of resurfacing including clearing work and signage installation/replacement. ​​ Motorists should expect single lane closures throughout the project area.
  
  When Boone County Schools are in session, this work will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There are no time restrictions for work when school is out for spring and summer break. Milling and paving operations have not yet been scheduled.
  
  Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
  
  

• Walton-Verona Road (KY 14) – 3.99 – 8.04 mile points – A maintenance project on Walton-Verona Road is in progress. Crews are performing base failure repairs, milling and paving operations and shoulder repairs from Lebanon-Crittenden Road (KY 491) to Mary Grubbs Highway. Work is expected to take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Expect single lane closures with flaggers guiding traffic safely through the work zone. Weather permitting, this maintenance project is expected to be completed by the end of May.
  
  

• Various Routes –​ A preventive maintenance project on several roads in Boone County is in progress.
  Crews will perform a thinlay surface project on the following roads:

• U.S. 42 from east of Beechwood Lane to just west of Evergreen Drive
  

• Weaver Road (KY 842) from east of Tamarack Drive to west of Quinn Drive

• Quadrant Road from U.S. 42 to Weaver Road

Crack sealing operations are now complete. The area will require a 30-day curing period prior to paving operations. This work has not yet been scheduled. KYTC will advise on the once it has been scheduled.

The contract completion date is Sept. 30, 2026; however, the contractor's schedule shows a completion of early July.

• 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).
  

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• Martha Layne Collins Boulevard (KY 2345) – 0.3 – 0.6 mile points – A permit project to install a gas line between Johns Hill Road and east of Salmon Pass is in progress. Motorists should expect various lane closures, and at times, full road closures as part of the project. Crews will perform this work nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. All lanes/roads will reopen daily by 6 a.m. This work will be performed in four phases over a six-week period. Motorists should follow the signed detour to get around the construction zone. Weather permitting, this permit project is expected to be completed Monday, June 29.
  
  

• Memorial Parkway (KY 1120) – 1.67 –​ 3.87 mile points – A resurfacing project on Memorial Parkway from Wilson Road to near Highlands High School is in progress. Base failure repair work will begin on Monday, May 18, with crews working between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Motorists should expect various single lane closures throughout the project area with flaggers guiding traffic safely through the work zone. 
  
  Milling and paving operations have not yet been scheduled. KYTC will provide an update once these operations have been scheduled.
  
  This resurfacing is part of a larger resurfacing project that includes a portion of Grand Avenue (KY 1892), which includes a roadway reconfiguration from Churchill Drive to S. Fort Thomas Avenue (KY 1120).
  
  Additionally, a portion of Mary Ingles Highway (KY 8) from the intersection of Industrail Road (KY 8) and KY 455 to just past Maple Road was completed as part of the project.
  
  The overall project is expected to be completed Aug. 1, 2026.
  
  

• E. Alexandria Pike (KY 2925) – 0.4 – 0.6 mile points – A slide repair project on this portion of E. Alexandria Pike is in progress. The road closed to traffic south of Cabin Creek Drive starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 18, to allow crews to drill steel to stabilize the roadway.
  
  Crews have installed temporary signals on E. Alexandria Pike near the slide location. This will allow motorists to pass through the area using a single alternating lane of traffic this holiday weekend. 
  
  Weather permitting, on Tuesday, May 26, crews will return to the project site with a full road closure from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The road will reopen at 5:30 p.m. The temporary signals will remain in place until the week of Monday, June 1, when our KYTC Campbell County maintenance crew finishes ditching/drainage operations near the slide location.
  
  
  Weather permitting, work is expected to be completed by Friday, June 5. We will provide an update if additional time is needed.
  
  
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• Grand Avenue (KY 1892) – 1.42 – 2.12 mile points – A roadway rehabilitation project on a portion of Grand Avenue is in progress. 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.
  
  
  Beginning at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, crews will begin work to implement the next traffic switch. 
  
  
  Once in place, westbound lanes on Grand Avenue will reopen from the I-471 southbound intersection to Pavilion Parkway. Eastbound traffic will remain reduced to a single lane through this section. 
  
  
  Traffic patterns from the I-471 southbound intersection to Churchill Drive will remain unchanged in both directions. Westbound lanes will remain closed, and traffic will continue to run in both directions on the eastbound side of the roadway. 
  
  
  As part of this update, the I-471 northbound off-ramp to Grand Avenue westbound (toward Newport) will reopen. 
  
  
  The new traffic pattern will be in place by 6 a.m. on Friday, May 22.
  
  
  Additionally, the sidewalk throughout the project area is blocked. TANK riders at the Grand Towers stop will continue to utilize the stop at Churchill and Grand Avenue. The I-471 southbound off-ramp to Grand Avenue remains closed.
  
  
  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.
  
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NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.​

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• ​U.S. 42 – 9.2 – 11.8 mile points – ​A tree trimming maintenance project is in progress. Crews are working from east of Middleton Road to west of U.S. 127 between the working hours of 8 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. This work will require temporary 15 minute closures in the project area during working hours. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed Friday, May 29.​​

 

• Warsaw Road (KY 467) – 3.8 – 9.0 mile points – A safety improvement project on a portion of Warsaw Road is in progress. Work will take place beginning just west of Sipple Road extending to just east of the Huff Road.
  
  
  The project includes several upgrades to improve driver safety, such as roadway regrading, signage improvements, guardrail work, tree trimming, cribbing, culvert work and utility relocation.
  
  
  A single lane closure will be in place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to guide traffic through the work zone. 
  
  
  Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026.

NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.​

• Various Routes – Two resurfacing projects in Kenton County are in progress.

  
  

  A portion of Staffordsburg Road (KY 536) from Taylor Mill Road (KY 16) (6.08 mile point) extending easterly to Visalia Road (7.37 mile point)

  
  

  Rich Road (KY 14) from Madison Pike (KY 17) (3.26 mile point) to Decoursey Pike (KY 177) (8.37 mile point).

  
  

  Base failure repairs on the Staffordsburg Road portion of the project are complete. Milling on Staffordsburg Road and Rich Road has been completed.

  
  

  Crews are performing paving operations on Staffordsburg Road. Once completed, they'll shift to Rich Road.

  
  

  Motorists should expect daytime single lane closures with flaggers guiding traffic through the project limits.

  
  

  Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed June 30, 2026.

  
  
• ​I-71/75 Southbound – 190.2 – 191.5 mile points – A maintenance project from south of the Brent Spence Bridge to south of the Pike Street (U.S. 25) exit in Covington has been postponed. We will provide an update once the work has been rescheduled.
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• Turkeyfoot Road (KY 1303) – 2.72 – 4.98 mile point – A resurfacing project on Turkeyfoot Road from just south of Brightleaf Boulevard to just north of Dudley Road is in progress.
  
  
  Base failure repairs and traffic sensor installation are complete. Paving operations have been adjusted due to recent weather and are nearing completion. Weather permitting, crews will return on Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to pave a few right turning lanes and side street tie-ins on the northbound portion. 

  
  

  Motorists should continue to expect lane closures during these operations. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.​
  
  
  
  The contract completion date is Nov. 15, 2026; however, the contractor’s schedule shows a completion of Summer 2026.​
  
  
  
• Decoursey Ave./E. 30th St./James Ave. (KY 16) – 15.00 – 15.87 mile point – A resurfacing project on Decoursey Ave./E. 30th St./James Ave. from just south of the railroad crossing near 36th street extending north to Madison Pike (KY 17) is in progress.
  
  
  The project includes resurfacing, curb repairs, sidewalk ramp improvements for accessibility, installation of traffic detectors to enhance traffic flow and the installation of median delineators on a portion of the corridor.
  
  
  Base failure repairs and milling/paving operations are complete. 
  
  
  Additionally, crews will install median delineators near the railroad crossing, near 36th street, as part of the project to help improve safety in the area. As the project progresses, various additional work tasks may also occur during daytime hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  
  
  The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.​
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• Winston Ave/Decoursey Ave (KY 16) – 14.89 – 14.93 mile point – A roadway rehabilitation project on Winston Ave/Decoursey Ave from just north of Decoursey Ave (KY 177) and West Southern Ave extending to just north on Inez Street is in progress.
  
  
  Crews will replace asphalt pavement with concrete on this portion of Winston Ave/Decoursey Ave. Phase one and two of seven-day closures required for the work are complete. The final task of the project is permanent striping then the project will be complete, this work is weather permitting.
  
  
  
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• Wayman Branch Road (KY 3716) – 1.1 mile point – A slide repair project on Wayman Branch Road has been completed. The road has fully reopened.​
  
  
• Madison Pike (KY 3035) – 2.47 mile point – A road closure is in place beginning Wednesday, May 20 due to a slide. The closure location is near Worthington Drive. The road is closed to thru traffic. Local traffic will still have access until the closure area. Motorists can detour using Madison Pike (KY 17) to either Wayman Branch Road (KY 3716) or Hands Pike (KY 1501). This closure will be in place until further notice. KYTC will provide updates on the Roadshow once repairs have been scheduled.
  
  
• Turkeyfoot Road (KY 1303) – 1.05 – 2.71 mile points – A resurfacing project from north of Beechgrove Elementary School to south of Brightleaf Boulevard is in progress. 
  
  Crack sealing operations are complete. Crews will return to perform paving operations 30 days after crack sealing operations have been completed. 
  
  Weather permitting, the project has a contract completoin date of Sept. 30, 2026.
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• 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.
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• Access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike (KY 371) – 2.65 mile point – On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike was 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​.
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• 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. For more information on this project, visit our KY 536 website here​.
  
  

• Intersection of Kenton Lands Road (KY 2373) and Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) –​ Final thermoplatic striping following intersection improvements is complete.
  
  

• 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. 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.
  
  

NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.

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• Milford Road (CR 1110) – 8.177 mile point – A bridge replacement project on Milford Road is in progress. The project involves removing the existing bridge and replacing it with a new structure over Mill Cree​​k located south of the intersection of Brownings Corner Road (CR 1121) and McKinneysburg Road (CR 1117).
  
  
  To accommodate bridge replacement work, the bridge was closed to traffic on Wednesday, May 13. A signed detour is in place to guide motorists around the closure utilizing Brownings Corner Road (CR 1121) and KY 539.
  
  
  The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic on Monday, July 27. Additional work will continue throughout the project area following the reopening until all project tasks are complete.
  
  
  The project has a contract completion date of Nov. 1, 2026.