I-275 CARROLL CROPPER BRIDGE UPDATES
The scaffolding and working platform under the bridge deck was completed on Friday, Oct. 17. Crews will next install a shoring beam and then move in necessary equipment to begin the floor beam repairs. The project is expected to be completed Late 2025. Once the floor beam repairs begin -- we will provide another update. Floor beam repairs are the final phase of work for this project.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 17, KYTC implemented weight limits for emergency vehicles and temporary lane restrictions on the I-275 Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge. While the bridge remains safe for passenger vehicles, a recent inspection found deterioration in some of its steel.
New Emergency Vehicle Weight Limits:
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Single Axle: 16 tons
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Tandem Axle: 23 tons
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Gross Weight: 31 tons
The weight reduction will not impact commercial vehicle traffic due to semi-trucks having more axles to distribute the weight.
Overweight Over-Dimensional vehicles are not permitted on the bridge at this time due to current lane restrictions.
KYTC bridge engineering analysis shows the reduced weight limit and lane restrictions are needed as a precaution, and to prevent further damage until the structure can be repaired. The repairs were added to a previously scheduled steel repair project that is currently in progress.
CURRENT TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
A temporary speed limit reduction of 55 MPH is currently in place. A queue warning system has also been installed on both sides of the river to warn motorists of any stopped or slowed traffic on/near the bridge.
Eastbound Traffic (drivers heading from Indiana to Kentucky):
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A right lane closure is in place before the bridge approach. Once you're on the bridge, all lanes are open.
Westbound Traffic (drivers heading from Kentucky to Indiana):
T-1 Steel Repairs:
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The T-1 steel repairs have been completed.
Looking Ahead:
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Once floor beam repairs are made, current weight restrictions for emergency vehicles will be lifted.
Learn more about the project here.
KENTON AND CAMPBELL COUNTIES
An emergency bridge repair project on the 12th Street (Girl Scout) Bridge has been completed. The road has fully reopened to traffic.
BOONE AND KENTON COUNTIES A resurfacing project is in progress on several routes in Boone & Kenton Counties. 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: - U.S. 42 from east of Ewing Blvd. (14.5 mile point) to Main Street (U.S. 25) (15.28 mile point). This portion of the project is now 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).
- Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from the Boone/Kenton County line (4.97 mile point) to north of Hallam Avenue (6.26 mile point).
- Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) from north of Marian Drive (8.13 mile point) to Orphanage Road (KY 371) (8.65 mile point). This portion of the project is now complete.
Milling and paving operations on U.S. 42 in Boone County have been completed. Milling on Dixie Highway from north of Marian Drive to Orphanage Road has been completed. We will provide further updates once milling and paving work has been scheduled on the other portions of the project.
Base failure repairs have not yet been scheduled on the other two portions of the project on Dixie Highway.
The project also includes a roadway reconfiguration of Dixie Highway from Turfway Road to northeast of Commonwealth Avenue. KYTC will provide additional details related to this safety improvement at a later date.
The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2025.
CARROLL AND GALLATIN COUNTIES
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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. 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.
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Burlington Pike (KY 18) – 8.2 mile point – Burlington Pike has reopened just west of Green Acres Lane following a cross culvert installation project. Motorists should be advised that steel plates are in place to allow time for the concrete at the project site to cure. Appropriate signage is in place to warn motorists of the bump. Crews will return to the project within the next couple weeks. KYTC will provide further updates prior to crews returning to the site.
Once crews return, they'll focus on milling/paving near the project area. This work is expected to include a single lane closure with flaggers on both sides of the work zone.
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I-71 – 69.8 – 77.4 mile points – A resurfacing project on I-71 from the Boone/Gallatin County line to the I-71 and I-75 interchange is in progress.
Milling/paving operations are now complete. Crews have begun applying high friction surface treatment on the I-71 northbound to I-75 northbound ramp. The ramp will be reduced to partial width meaning one lane will remain open during overnight working hours.
Weather permitting, this portion of the project is expected to be completed by Sunday, Oct. 26.
No lane closures will be permitted during Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The overall project has an expected completion date of Nov. 30, 2025. Read more about the project here.
Mary Grubbs Highway (KY 14) -- 8.05 - 8.83 mile points -- A roadway rehabilitation and improvement project is currently underway. This project will take place between Stephenson Mill Road and Dixie Highway (U.S. 25). Crews have been working during overnight hours on the center median islands located within the project footprint. Motorists should expect various single lane closures between the working hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The project will include asphalt resurfacing, upgraded traffic signal detectors, asphalt rehabilitation and grading/drainage improvements. Two other portions of road on KY 16 and U.S. 25 are part of this roadway improvement project. The overall project is expected to be completed December 2025.
Walton-Nicholson Road (KY 16) -- 2.48 - 3.38 mile points -- A roadway improvement project between Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) and the Boone/Kenton County line is underway. Crews will begin addressing base failures on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the project area. This work will take place during overnight hours. Milling and paving operations have not yet been scheduled. KYTC will advise on the District 6 Roadshow once these operations have been scheduled. Two other portions of road on KY 14 and U.S. 25 are part of this roadway improvement project. The overall project is expected to be completed December 2025.
Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) -- 2.58 - 3.99 mile points -- A roadway improvement project between Chambers Road (KY 2951) and north of Logistics Blvd. is underway. Crews will begin addressing base failures on Thursday, Oct. 23 and Friday, Oct. 24 in the project area. This work will take place during the daytime working hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should expect various single lane closures during working hours with flaggers guiding traffic safely through the work zone. Motorists should expect delays and find alternate routes. Milling/paving operations have not yet been scheduled. KYTC will provide updates on the District 6 Roadshow once they're available. Two other portions of road on KY 14 and KY 16 are part of this roadway improvement project. The overall project is expected to be completed December 2025.
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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 now 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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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.
The project has an overall completion date of October 2025. You can find more information on this project
here.
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Dutch Ridge Road (KY 2370) – 3.99 – 5.24 mile points – A resurfacing project on Dutch Ridge Road beginning just north of Hargetts Lane to Augusta-Minerva Road (KY 435) will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Crews will perform milling/paving operations during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early November.
Asbury Road (KY 875) – 6.18 – 9.24 mile points – A resurfacing project on Asbury Road from Brooksville-Germantown Road (KY 10) to Dutch Ridge Road (KY 2370) is scheduled to begin soon.
Once resurfacing work on Dutch Ridge Road is complete, crews will shift to Asbury Road. We will provide an update once this portion of the work is scheduled.
Once the work begins, milling/paving operations will occur during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early November.
AA Highway (KY 9) – 0.0 – 5.39 mile point – A resurfacing project on a portion of the AA Highway beginning at the Mason/Bracken County line extending north to just south of KY 19 is in progress.
Paving operations are complete. In the coming weeks, the contractor will be installing rumble strips and thermoplastic striping as the last tasks of the project. A single lane closure will be in place as needed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays during working hours. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2025.
 
U.S. 42 – 5.47 – 7.21 mile point – A resurfacing project on U.S. 42 between Donna Street and KY 36 in downtown Carrollton will begin on Sunday night, Oct. 12.
A single lane closure will be in place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic. Milling and paving operations are being performed overnight to mitigate traffic impacts.
Please drive carefully through the project area. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route to avoid potential delays.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Dividing Ridge Road (KY 2984) – 0.0 – 3.5 mile point – A resurfacing project on Dividing Ridge Road from KY 36 to KY 47 is nearing completion.
Paving operations are now complete. The contractor is working on completing shoulder work as the last part of the project. A single lane closure will be utilized as needed during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of October.
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I-71 – 38.8 – 53.4 mile points – A maintenance repair project on I-71 from the Trimble County line to the Gallatin County line is now complete.
Crews addressed the roughest sections of pavement along this corridor. The most serious base failures were repaired, and contractors milled and resurfaced those problem spots to help reduce potholes and improve ride quality.
- Walnut Valley Road (KY 184) – 0.0 – 6.22 mile points – A resurfacing project is now underway. Crews will be resurfacing Walnut Valley Road from north of KY 47 to U.S. 42 West. Expect single lane closures during daytime hours throughout the project area. Milling operations have been completed. Paving operations are expected to begin on Monday, Oct. 20. The project is expected to be completed Nov. 30, 2025.
 Warsaw Road (KY 467) – 3.8 – 9.0 mile points – A safety improvement project on a portion of Warsaw Road will begin on Monday, Oct. 13. 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.
Jonesville Road (KY 36) – A slide repair project on two sections of Jonesville Road began on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Crews will perform slide repairs at the following locations: Mile point 0.81: located just east of Folsom Jonesville Road (KY 1132) Mile point 5.02: located near Fords Mill Road
A 24/7 single lane closure will be in place, with temporary traffic signals installed at each end of the work zone to guide traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of October.
KY 22 – 10.68 – 11.55 mile point – A diamond grinding and roadway improvement project on KY 22 between Warsaw Road (KY 467) and U.S. 25 is scheduled to begin on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Work will be completed in phases and include diamond grinding and grooving of pavement, partial depth pavement repairs, sidewalk and curb work, guardrail replacement, and installation of permanent striping and pavement markers. A new radar detection system will also be added at signalized intersections within the project limits, replacing embedded traffic loops.
Overnight single lane closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., with one lane in each direction maintained at all times. Flaggers will be present when work is occurring in intersections.
Some work items may also occur during non-peak daytime hours. To minimize traffic impacts, any daytime closures will be limited to the western portion of the project. All work requiring lane closures on the eastern portion will take place overnight.
No lane closures will be in place during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2025.
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Elliston-Mt. Zion Road (KY 1942) – 1.76 mile point – A bridge replacement project on Elliston-Mt. Zion Road is in progress.
The project involves removing the existing bridge deck and beams over Napoleon Branch Creek then setting new beams and constructing a new deck.
To accommodate the work, the bridge was closed to traffic on Thursday, May 29. A signed detour will be in place to guide motorists around the closure.
Once the new bridge is finished, the detour will be removed and the crossing will reopen to traffic. Additional work will continue throughout the project area following the reopening.
Motorists are encouraged to follow posted signs and use caution in the area.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of October 2025.
NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
VARIOUS ROUTES – The application of high friction surface on various routes in Kenton County will begin on Sunday, Oct. 12.
To minimize disruptions, work will take place during both daytime and nighttime hours but will avoid peak travel times. Motorists should expect a single lane closure with flaggers directing traffic as needed. Contractors will apply a high friction treatment to the roadway surface, improving pavement grip to help drivers maintain better control in both dry and wet conditions.
List of dates and locations:
Sunday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 17: Three locations on Pride Parkway (KY 16) northbound in Taylor Mill: Between the Interstate 275 interchange and Mason Road (mile points 13.20 – 13.41) On the S-Curve just north of Mason Road (mile points 13.49 – 13.71) Near the Grand Avenue intersection (mile points 13.92 – 13.97)
Monday, Oct. 20 and Tuesday, Oct. 21: Interstate 75 southbound off ramp to Donaldson Highway (KY 236) (mile points 0.27 – 0.33)
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Kenton Lands Road (KY 2373) beginning near the railroad overpass to just north of the Silverlake Entrance in Erlanger (mile points 0.30 – 0.60)
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Taylor Mill Road (KY 16) near Stablewatch Drive in Independence (mile points 7.87 – 8.01)
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Visalia Road (KY 536) on the curve near Staffordsburg Road (mile points 7.42 – 7.60)
This work is weather permitting and dates are tentative. We will update this list if any schedule changes occur.
Madison Pike (KY 17) – 19.4 – 19.6 mile point – A slide repair project on Madison Pike from north of Lakeview Drive to Kyles Lane is now complete. The right lane remains closed at this time to allow our KYTC Kenton County maintenance crew to perform milling/paving operations beginning the week of Monday, Oct. 20. KYTC will provide an update once the project is completed and the lane has been restored.
- Dixie Highway/Pike Street (U.S. 25) – 10.82 – 12.64 mile points – A resurfacing project on Dixie Highway/Pike Street will begin on Sunday, Oct. 5. Crews will work from north of Kyles Lane (KY 1072) to Lewis Street in Covington. This work will take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and will include single lane closures throughout the project area. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed Nov. 24, 2025.
Bristow/Shaw/Independence Roads (KY 536) – 3.1 – 3.37 mile points – A maintenance project has been completed.
Whites Road (KY 1930) – 0.0 – 1.19 mile point – A resurfacing project on Whites Road from Decoursey Pike (KY 177) extending north to Locust Pike (1930) is now complete.
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Old Hands Pike/Waymans Branch Road (KY 3716) – 0.0 – 0.05 mile points – A Sanitary District 1 (SD1) sewer project on Old Hands Pike/Waymans Branch Road from Madison Pike (KY 17) to Misty Lane is now complete.
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Access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike (KY 371) – 2.65 mile point – Beginning Friday, Dec. 13, access to Royal Drive at Buttermilk Pike will be 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 Fall 2025. For more information on this project, visit our KY 536 website
here.
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Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) – A bridge replacement project on Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) is in progress. The existing bridge will remain open to traffic throughout construction, minimizing disruptions for motorists. However, travelers should expect occasional minor delays due to work in the area. The overall project has an expected completion date of Nov. 1, 2025.
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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.
 KY 227 – 14.13 – 23.12 mile points – A resurfacing project on a portion of KY 227 beginning at U.S. 127 extending to Butler Inn Road, will begin on Monday, Oct. 20. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2025.
 NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
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