BOONE AND KENTON COUNTIES

​A resurfacing project on several routes in Boone & Kenton Counties is complete.

The following locations included in the project:

• COMPLETE: U.S. 42 from east of Ewing Blvd. (14.5 mile point) to Main Street (U.S. 25) (15.28 mile point). ​
  
• COMPLETE: Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from north of Dortha Avenue (10.9 mile point) to the Boone/Kenton County line (11.4 mile point).
• COMPLETE: 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.

  
  

  Traffic on I-71 northbound has been shifted from the original northbound lanes into the median while crews reconstruct the original northbound lanes. Two lanes of northbound traffic are being maintained and separated by the permanent barrier wall. During this phase, crews are removing the existing pavement and completing shoulder work on I-71 northbound.

  
  

  Occasional intermittent lane closures may be required between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. as needed to complete project tasks.

  
  

  The new single-span bridge, designed to accommodate the widened median throughout the project area, is now substantially complete, with only the bridge deck pour and barrier wall installation remaining for this portion of the project.

  
  

  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​.
  
  

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• 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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• Stonehouse Road (KY 1997) – 0.4 – 0.5 mile points – A maintenance project on a portion of Stonehouse Road began on Thursday, Sept. 17. Crews will be performing a cross-pipe repair to improve safety and drainage.
  
  Crews will be working between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. This work will require a daily full road closure during working hours between 8758 and 8778 Stonehouse Road. This is approximately a half-mile west of AA Highway (KY 9). The road will reopen daily at 5 p.m. and will remain open over the weekend.
  
  Weather permitting, this maintenance project is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. We will advise if additional days are needed to complete the work.
  
  
• Tollgate Road (KY 2924) – 1.1 – 1.2 mile points – A KYTC Campbell County maintenance project that required a daytime closure on a portion of Tollgate Road is complete. ​

  
  
• I-471 – 3.7 – 5.0 mile point – A bridge painting and cleaning project on the Memorial Parkway (KY 1120) bridge overpass over I-471 is in progress.
  

  
  Crews are working on median wall repairs and installing a containment system underneath the Memorial Parkway overpass. Motorists should expect various lane closures in the project area nightly beginning at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. the following morning.
  

  
  

  Three lanes of I-471 southbound and northbound will be maintained during daytime hours. 
  
  

  All lanes and the sidewalk on the Memorial Parkway overpass are expected to remain open throughout much of the project. As the project progresses, a single lane and sidewalk closure will be in place to allow crews a safe area to replace joint seals on each end of the bridge. KYTC will advise ahead of when these closures are expected to take place.
  
  

  This project will address necessary repairs following a crash and subsequent fire on I-471 southbound in March 2026. The project will remove soot damage, clean the bridge and repaint the structure to protect it for years to come. Additionally, I-471 southbound will be resurfaced north of the overpass, and the concrete median will be repaired.
  
  

  Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2026.​
  

  
  
• KY 8 – 15.93 – 19.36 mile points – A roadway rehabilitation project from north of Union Street in California to north of the Campbell/Pendleton County line is in progress. The project includes slide repairs in various locations, pipe and guardrail replacements, and milling/paving operations in the project area to improve safety.

  
  

  Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 5, crews will block both sides of the project to through traffic. The closure will remain in place until the pipe replacement and slide repair portion of the project is completed. A signed detour will be in place for through traffic utilizing KY 1996, AA Highway (KY 9) and KY 735.
  
  

  Local traffic will have access maintained up to the work location. Due to the number of slide repairs needed in this area, the work location will shift as the project progresses, which will shift the local traffic closure. Signage will be in place to warn motorists of the closure. 

  
  

  Once pipe replacements and slide repair work are complete, crews will shift to milling/paving operations. This portion of the work will require daytime single lane closures with flaggers on-site to guide traffic through the work zone.

  
  

  Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed Nov. 1, 2026.​
  
  
  
• Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) – 3.15 – 3.60 mile points – A highway safety improvement project at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Kenton Station Road (KY 1936) is in progress. The project will improve safety and traffic flow by converting the existing intersection to a Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT).
  
  

  On Thursday, Aug. 13, crews performed a traffic switch. The left lane of U.S. 27 is closed in both directions through the project area. This configuration will allow crews to begin the next phase of construction, which includes installing median drainage, widening pavement for the U-turn lane and shoulder, and constructing median barrier islands.
  

  
  

  Construction will occur in several phases, each requiring specific traffic control measures and lane closures. The shoulder throughout the project limits will be closed for the duration of construction. Additionally, the speed limit through the work zone has been reduced to 45-miles-per-hour to help protect workers and motorists as improvements are made along the corridor.

  
  
  You can learn more about the project and how to navigate an RCUT by visiting the project webpage.
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  Weather permitting, the overall project is expected to be completed Nov. 15, 2026.
  
  
  
  
• Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) – 16.78 – 19.4 mile points – A resurfacing project on Alexandria from north of I-471/U.S. 27/Sunset Drive intersection to north of Memorial Pointe Drive is complete.
  
  

• Stonehouse Road (KY 1997) –​ 1.1 – 1.54 mile points – A portion of Stonehouse Road from Lower Grandview Road to Oneonta Road​ has reopened to one lane as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, following a temporary closure due to weather-related road damage.
  
  A steel plate has been placed over the damaged area, creating a temporary one-lane section. Traffic approaching from AA Highway (KY 9) must yield to oncoming traffic before proceeding around the damaged portion of the roadway. Signage is in place to alert motorists of the temporary traffic configuration. 
  
  This configuration will remain in place until further notice while KYTC evaluates future repairs. Additional updates will be provided as they become avaliable.
  
  

• 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. Motorists should follow the signed detour to get around the construction zone. Weather permitting, this permit project is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 18.
  
  

• Grand Avenue (KY 1892) – 0.0 – 1.41 mile points – A resurfacing project on a portion of Grand Avenue from South Fort Thomas Avenue to Churchill Drive is complete.
  
  

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NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.

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• U.S. 127 – 3.34 – 6.03 mile point – A resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 127 beginning north of Old U.S. 127 extending north to U.S. 42 is complete.
  
  
• I-71 – 56.64 – 59.94 mile points – A road rehabilitation project between Sparta Pike (KY 35) and northeast of the Boone Road (KY 465) overpass is in progress. Crews are performing pavement rehab, shoulder repairs and some guardrail work on various sections in the project area.
  
  

  On Friday, Sept. 18, crews will close the Exit 57 (KY 35/Sparta Pike) on-ramp to I-71 northbound from 7 p.m. to midnight to perform paving operations in the right northbound lane.
  
  

  Motorists should expect single lane closures during daytime hours, and double lane closures in the project area during evening/overnight hours. 
  
  

  This project will occur in multiple phases, each with their own set of travel changes and lane closures. KYTC will advise ahead of any of these changes. 
  
  

  Learn more about the project here. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed Nov. 15, 2026.​
  

 

• KY 36 – 13.70 – 14.44 mile point – A preventive maintenance project on a portion of KY 36 from east of Lynnwood Drive extending east to the I-75 interchange is nearing completion.

  Paving operations are complete. Crews are working on installing thermoplastic striping within the project limits. 

  Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2026.​
  

  
  
• Warsaw Road (KY 467) – 3.8 – 9.0 mile points – A safety improvement project on a portion of Warsaw Road beginning just west of Sipple Road extending to just east of the Huff Road is complete.
  

NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.​

• I-71/75 Northbound - 191 - 191.72 mile points – A bridge inspection on the Brent Spence Bridge is in progress. This work will require various evening/overnight lane closures on I-71/75 northbound from north of W. Fifth Street (KY 8) in Covington to the Kentucky/Ohio state line. Access to Covington's Fifth Street, along with I-71 and I-75 in Ohio will be maintained. All lanes will reopen daily by 5 a.m.
  

  
  

  Tentative Schedule (Weather Permitting):​

  - Sunday, Sept. 13: right double lane closure from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  - Monday, Sept. 14: right double lane closure from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  - Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16: left double lane closure from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  - Thursday, Sept. 17: left double lane closure from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  
  

  The inspection will continue Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Sept. 25 as crews shift to the Brent Spence Bridge truss and Kentucky approach spans. The inspection team will be utilizing rope access and man lifts to access these areas daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This portion of the inspection does not require any travel impacts.

  
  

  Weather permitting, this routine bridge inspection is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. KYTC will advise if additional days of work are needed, or if the schedule of work changes.
  

  
  
• Locust Pike (KY 1930) – 3.88 – 4.53 mile points – A maintenance project on a portionf of Locust Pike from Railroad Drive to Wilson Lane is in progress. 
  
  Crews have blocked the road in this area to through traffic. This closure will be in place 24/7. Crews will be performing cross-culvert repairs/replacement, milling/paving operations, ditching/drainage operations and brush clearing operations to improve safety on this stretch of road.
  
  Weather permitting, this maintenance project is expected to be completed Friday, Oct. 2.
  
  
• I-275 at Turkeyfoot Road Bridge Overpass – 82 mile point – A bridge deck patching project on the Turkeyfoot Road bridge overpass is expected to begin Tuesday, Sept. 15.​

  
  Tentative Schedule of Work (Weather Permitting)

  • Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 8 p.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5 a.m.:
    • Interstate 275 westbound single right lane closure from east of Turkeyfoot Road (81.69 mile point) to west of the bridge overpass (82.12 mile point).
    • Exit off-ramp from I-275 westbound to Dixie Highway (under the overpass) will be closed. 
    • The exit on-ramp from Turkeyfoot Road to Dixie Highway/I-275 westbound will remain open during working hours.
    • A single right southbound lane closure on Turkeyfoot Road will take place from south of Yancey Drive (5.82 mile point) to south of the bridge overpass (5.6 mile point). 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 7 p.m. to Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5 a.m.:
    • I-275 westbound single left lane closure in the project area beginning at 7 p.m. A double left lane closure will take place beginning at 10 p.m.
    • A single right southbound lane closure on Turkeyfoot Road will take place from south of Yancey Drive to south of the bridge overpass.
    • I-275 westbound exit on/off ramps at Turkeyfoot Road and Dixie Highway expected to remain open during these working hours.
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 from 9 p.m. to Friday, Sept. 18 to 12:15 a.m.:
    • From 9 p.m. to just after midnight: I-275 eastbound double left lane closure from west of the Dixie Highway overpass (82.7 mile point) to east of the Turkeyfoot Road overpass (82.4 mile point).
  • Friday, Sept. 18 from 12:15 a.m. to 6 a.m.:
    • Traffic will shift to the left two lanes with a single right lane closure in the project area. 
    • The on-ramp from Dixie Highway to I-275 eastbound will be closed.

  Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect delays. This work is being performed during evening/overnight hours to mitigate any travel disruptions. All lanes/ramps are expected to reopen once work concludes each morning.

  Weather permitting, this bridge deck patching project is expected to be completed Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 a.m. KYTC will advise if additional nights of work are needed to complete the project.
  
  

• Madison Pike (KY 3035) – 2.47 mile point – A road closure near Worthington Drive​ is in place due to a slide. 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 an update 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. 
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  Crack sealing operations are complete. Paving operations have not been scheduled. 
  
  Weather permitting, the project has a contract completion 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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• 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​.
  
  

• 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
  
  A neighborhood access point to Bristow Lakes Drive is scheduled tentatively to be blocked beginning Thursday, Sept. 17. Crews will reconstruct the neighborhood entrance at this location. This will be a 24/7 closure until work can be completed, with a reopening of the access point expected on Saturday, Sept. 19, weather permitting. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Bristow Road during this portion of the project. Motorists can detour using Bristow Road to Williamswoods Drive.​
  
  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 replacing the structure over Mill Cree​​k located south of the intersection of Brownings Corner Road (CR 1121) and McKinneysburg Road (CR 1117).
  
  
  On Friday, July 31, the bridge was reopened to traffic around 1:30 p.m. While the new bridge is now open, crews will still be working in the area to wrap up remaining tasks. Please use caution and watch for workers as you travel through the area.
  
  
  The project has a contract completion date of Nov. 1, 2026.