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

VARIOUS COUNTIES

​Beginning Sunday, June 2, 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:

• I-471 in Campbell County
• ​Once all ramps on I-471 are complete. Crews will move to KY 9 (AA Highway) at U.S. 27 (Alexandria Pike) and at KY 547 (Four Mile Road).​​

Work will be performed from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

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 in progress on I-75 from one mile south of the Crittenden exit to the Boone/Kenton Co. line. Crews are performing 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. Crews are currently working on the southbound portion of the project.
  
  This project is expected to be completed by November 2024.
  
  I-75 Southbound
  
  Beginning on Sunday, June 23, I-75 southbound through the project area will be down to a single lane during the overnight working hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Wednesday, June 26, to allow crews space to remove the temporary concrete bar​riers that were previously installed earlier this year to complete tasks within the work zone. 

  Delays are possible during these overnight hours. Motorists should seek an alternate route and watch for trucks entering and leaving the work area.

  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 remaining 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.​
  

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BOONE - CAMPBELL - KENTON COUNTIES

Beginning Thursday, June 13, contractors will begin applying high friction surface treatment to the roadway in three separate locations. The higher pavement friction will help motorists maintain better control in both dry and wet driving conditions.

• Boone County: U.S. 42 eastbound between Airview Drive and Mall Road in Florence (13.37 – 13.47 mile points). Application of high friction treatment is now complete.
• Kenton County: Commonwealth Avenue (KY 236) between Elm Street and Hulbert Avenue in Erlanger (1.65 – 1.80 mile points). Contractors will return to this location ​to complete a missed section. This work will take place on Friday, June 28, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. with traffic being maintained in each direction during the application process.
• Campbell County: Interstate 471 southbound exit ramp (exit 5) to Dave Cowens Drive (KY 8X). Application of high friction treatment is now complete. Contractors will return to the site and require an additional closure to perform final sweeping and installtion of thermoplastic arrows to the roadway surface. We will provide an update when this work is scheduled.

• KY 18 (Burlington Pike) – 16.06 – 16.63 mile point – A resurfacing/reconfiguration project on KY 18 from Girard Street to KY 1017 (Turfway Road) is now complete. ​​​​​

  
  

• 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 is now complete.
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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 July 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
  
  
• Intersection of KY 236 (Donaldson Highway) and Cox Avenue – The entrance to Cox Avenue is now open following a two week closure for soil stabilization work. 
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Intersection of KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) and Jamike Avenue – The entrance to Jamike Avenue from Mineola Pike will be temporarily CLOSED beginning Friday evening, June 28. The road will re-open to traffic Monday evening, July 1. This closure is needed for the installation of a storm sewer at this intersection. This work is associated with the Mineola Pike widening project. Message boards are in place to warn motorists of the upcoming closure. This work is weather permitting. Access to Jamike Avenue will be available via Cox Avenue.
  
  
• 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 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.​​
  
  Beginning Monday, July 8, contractors will begin paving operations through the project limits. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic around the work zone.
  
  

• KY 875 (Asbury Road) – 9.25 – 11.51 mile points – A resurfacing project on Asbury Road from the Dutch Ridge Road (KY 2370) junction extending northwardly to KY 19 will begin on Monday, June 24.

  The contractor will be on site between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. A single lane closure will be in place during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic around the work zone.

  Once work is complete, they will move to the Shofstall Road portion of the project.
  
  

• ​KY 875 (Shofstall Road) – 14.81 – 17.25 mile points – A resurfacing project on Shofstall Road from Augusta-Berling N Road (CR 1006) extending westwardly to Wellsburg Walcott Road (KY 1159) will begin once the Asbury Road section of KY 875 is complete.

  Once the project begins, the contractor will b​​e on site between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. A single lane closure will be in place during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic around the work zone. ​
  

CAMPBELL COUNTY​

• KY 10 (Flagg Springs Pike) – 6.19 – 8.78 mile points – A resurfacing project on KY 10 from KY 1996 (Stevens Branch Road) to Sheanshang Road is in progress. Paving operations are now complete. Contractors are working on applying edgeline striping. Various lane closure(s) may be needed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m during this work. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic through the work zone as needed. The project has an expected completion date of June 30, 2024.
  
  

• Taylor Southgate Bridge – 22.4 – 22.7 mile points – Bridge work on the Taylor Southgate Bridge is now complete. Contractors replaced a safety cable on both sides of the bridge. This cable is used by bridge inspectors while performing inspections.

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• 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 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, seeding, pavement repairs/operations and other improvement items 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 end of July 2024.

  
  

HARRISON COUNTY

• U.S. 27 N – 7.77 – 10.17 mile point – A resurfacing project on U.S. 27 N from U.S. 27 X extending north to the south end of Sycamore Creek Bridge is now complete.

KENTON COUNTY​​

• KY 8 (River Road/Pike Street) – 0.00 – 3.97 mile points – A resurfacing project on River Road/Pike Street from the Boone/Kenton County line to Deverill Street (KY 1072) will begin on Monday, July 1.

  Contractors will be working on base failure repairs beginning on Monday, July 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A single lane closure will be in place during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic around the work zone.

  Once base failure repairs have cured, crews will return to the site to perform milling/paving operations (late July). We will provide an update once that work is scheduled.

  This section of River Road is part of a larger project on KY 8 that includes resurfacing in the Covington area. We will announce at a later date when those sections closer to Covington will be resurfaced.

  This project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.​
  

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• KY 16 (Taylor Mill Road) – 8.96 – 10.73 mile points – A preventative maintenance project on Taylor Mill Road from Klette Road (KY 2047) extending north to Waymans Branch/Taylor Mill Road (3716) will begin on Thursday, June 27.

  On Thursday, June 27, the contractor will remove thermoplastic pavement markings ahead of the scheduled microsurface treatment. Beginning the week of July 8, contractors will mobilize equipment to the site and begin applying the treatment to the roadway. Contractors will return to the project site one week after finishing the application to apply permanent striping.

  Work is scheduled to occur between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Single lane closures will take place throughout the entirety of the project. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. Occasionally, crews may be required to stop traffic at an intersection for a short period of time.

  When working around Klette Road where Pride Parkway narrows to two lanes, flaggers will be utilized to guide traffic around the work area.

  This work is being done at night to mitigate traffic impacts as much as possible. Motorists are advised to slow down and be cautious when driving through the project area. Sweepers will be on-site to clean up any loose material during the project. The project has an expected completion date of Late July.
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• U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) Railroad Underpass – 6.21 – 6.24 mile points – Painting of this railroad underpass structure on U.S. 25 is now complete. ​
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• KY 2373 (Crescent Springs Pike/Anderson Road) – 0.95 – 3.11 mile points – A resurfacing project on Crescent Springs Pike/Anderson Road from the I-275 overpass extending north to Beechwood Road will begin on Thursday, June 27.

  Contractors will be working on base failure repairs beginning on ​​Thursday, June 27, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A single lane closure will be in place during these daytime working hours. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic around the work zone.

  Once base failure repairs have cured, crews will return to the site to perform milling/paving operations, as well as sidewalk work. We will provide an update once that work is scheduled.

  This project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.
  
  

• KY 2043 (Green Road) – 3.35 – 3.40 mile points – A culvert replacement project on a section of KY 2043 will begin on Monday, June 3.

  Beginning on Monday, June 3, a road closure will be in place from 3.35 to 3.40 mile points to perform culvert replacement work. This closure will be in place until Thursday, August 15.

  Local traffic will be maintained until reaching the closure site. Traffic will not be able to continue through the closure. Motorists who use KY 2043 will need to utilize the detour to navigate around the closure area.

  A signed detour will be in place: KY 2043 to U.S. 25 to KY 16 to KY 2043. The general project area will be in the 12800 block of KY 2043.

  Message boards are in place to notify the public of the closure. 
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• ​KY 1486 Connector (Fowler Creek Road Connector) – 0.001 – ​0.216 mile points – Maintenance crews will be performing a drainage and safety improvement project beginning Monday, June 24. The Fowler Creek Road Connector between KY 17 and Fowler Creek Road will be closed during the working hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The road is expected to reopen daily at 8 p.m. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, June 28.
  
  

• U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) – 11.8 – 12.2 mile points – ​Maintenance crews will be performing a slide repair project beginning Monday, June 24. This work will require a northbound single right lane closure between Arlington Road and south of W. 12th Street between the working hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, June 28.​
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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​
  
  

• 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).
  
  

  ​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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