I-275 CARROLL CROPPER BRIDGE UPDATES
STEEL REPAIR WORK The shoring beam has been installed, and floor beam repair work is currently underway.
Once floor beam repairs are completed, and the overall T-1 steel repair project is finished, crews will reopen all westbound lanes by Wednesday, Dec. 31, and current weight restrictions for emergency vehicles will be lifted.
ZONE PAINTING PROJECT On Friday, Dec. 5, KYTC announced a zone painting project to minimize future traffic interruptions and maintain the condition of a critical crossing ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor project construction.
Zone painting is a necessary maintenance practice for steel bridges to project against corrosion, particularly in vulnerable areas such as floor beams and beneath joints, or where existing paint has deteriorated. The process involves cleaning and repainting only the affected sections to prevent the spread of rust and extend the overall life of the structure.
Only eastbound lanes of the bridge will need to remain closed during the length of the zone painting project expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, weather permitting.
Crews will be working simultaneously with a separate contractor already on-site performing floor beam repairs on the bridge. Performing this work now, during the ongoing bridge repairs, saves time and will get the bridge full opened sooner.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, 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.
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):
You can find a project timeline, photos and additional project information here.
BOONE AND KENTON COUNTIES A resurfacing project on several routes in Boone & Kenton Counties will continue Spring 2026. 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).
- 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).
- COMPLETE: 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.
Base failure repairs have not yet been scheduled on the other two portions of the project on Dixie Highway. This work will occur in Spring 2026.
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.
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.
Traffic impacts will occur on KY 47 at the Gallatin/Carroll County line beginning Monday, Dec. 15, as part of the ongoing I-71 widening project.
Monday, Dec. 15: Contractors will be sawcutting the existing I-71 overpass bridge over KY 47. This work will require intermittent closures of up to 15 minutes between mile points 0.3 and 0.1, managed by flaggers. Closures will occur only while sawcutting is actively underway to ensure the safety of motorists and crews.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 17: Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, KY 47 will be closed to through traffic at the I-71 underpass for demolition of the existing overpass bridge. The closure will remain in place overnight, with work expected to be completed by 7 a.m. on Wednesday. No traffic impacts are expected for I-71 during the demolition process.
Plan ahead and use an alternate route during this time. Message boards are in place to notify the public of the upcoming impacts. This work is weather permitting, we will provide an update if this work is rescheduled.
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.
Petersburg Road (KY 20) – 8.15 – 10.87 mile points – A resurfacing project on Petersburg Road from Woolper Road extending easterly to Idlewild Bypass is in progress.
Milling/paving operations are now complete. Rumble strips and thermoplastic striping still remain. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Beaver Road (KY 1292) – 2.40 – 4.93 mile points – A resurfacing project on Beaver Road from the bridge near Sturgeon Road extending easterly to KY 14 is in progress.
Milling/paving operations are now complete. Rumble strips and thermoplastic striping still remain. A single lane closure will be in place during daytime working hours with flaggers on-site to direct traffic.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Walton-Nicholson Road (KY 16) – 2.7 mile point – A slide repair project is underway on Walton-Nicholson Road west of Dixie Highway. Motorists should expect a single westbound lane closure between the working hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Flaggers will be used to guide traffic safely through the work zone. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed Wednesday, Dec. 24.
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). 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 now complete.
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 now complete.
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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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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 nearing completion. 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 early December. You can find more information on this project
here.
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NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
 Grand Avenue (KY 1892) – 1.42 – 2.12 mile points – A roadway rehabilitation project will continue in Spring 2026. 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. 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.
Combs-Hehl Bridge – 73.4 – 73.1 mile point – A T-1 steel repair project on the Combs-Hehl Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Kentucky and Ohio is in progress.
This work follows a federally required inspection of older bridges built with “T-1” steel. During a 2023 inspection, 300 welds were tested, and 16 locations were identified for future repair. While not an immediate safety concern, these repairs will proactively address the findings and ensure the bridge remains safe for years to come.
I-275 EASTBOUND All steel repairs on the eastbound portion of the bridge have been completed. All lanes have reopened.
I-275 WESTBOUND Crews are currently on the westbound portion of the bridge.
A traffic switch occured on Monday, Dec. 8. The far-right lane is currently closed.
Motorists will continue to have three open lanes — two 10-foot lanes and one 11-foot lane. The narrowed lane widths provide space for barrier wall placement along the far-right lane, allow crews to safely complete steel repairs with minimal impact to traffic flow.
Additional lane closures may be required for crane operations and steel plate installation. KYTC will issue updates when/if those closures are scheduled.
ADDITIONAL REPAIRS In addition to the T-1 steel work, crews will also complete several stringer repairs. These repairs were added to the project to further enhance the long-term safety and durability of the structure.
A queue warning system will be installed on both sides of the river to alert motorists of slowed or stopped traffic on or near the bridge. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone for the duration of the project.
Learn more about the project here. Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of February 2026.
AA Highway (KY 9) and KY 709 Intersection – A project to add two new turning lanes at the AA Highway (KY 9) and KY 709 intersection is nearing completion.
-A right turn lane from AA Highway southbound to KY 709 westbound (mile point 12.3 to 12.1)
-A right turn lane from KY 709 eastbound to AA Highway southbound (mile point 0.4 to 0.46)
Traffic signals and roadway signage will also be updated to coincide with the new lanes. The new turning lanes will remain closed until new signals are installed and activated.
Weather permitting, the overall project is expected to be completed by the end of the 2025.
 NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
 NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
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.
NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
Senour Road (KY 2047) – 0.0 – 0.67 mile point – A tree/brush clearing project on Senour Road between Fowler Creek Road and Cloverridge Drive is partially complete.
Crews were able to clear most of the tree/brush from the area, but coordination with Duke Energy is required to finish the rest of the work. Once a date/time has been confirmed, we will provide an update.
I-71/75 – 188 to 191 mile points – Nightly rolling roadblocks will begin on Monday, Dec. 15. These 15-minute rolling roadblocks will take place between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Crews will be relocating transmission lines near the 12th Street exit in Covington. Motorists should expect temporary ramp closures, and a rolling roadblock operation beginning in Ohio (to the north) and Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) to the south. Motorists are encouraged to use I-471 to I-275 to avoid delays. These roadblocks are expected to take four nights of work, and be completed Friday, Dec. 19 at 5 a.m. KYTC will advise if additional days of work are needed for the project.
Bristow Road/Shaw Road (KY 536) – 2.54 – 4.47 mile points – A widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 is now in progress. Crews will be working on KY 536 beginning at Williamswoods Drive extending to Madison Pike (KY 17).
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.
Taylor Mill Road (KY 16) – 5.5 – 9.0 mile points – An in-place patching project on Taylor Mill Road between Klette Road and Harris Pike is now complete.
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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.
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Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) – A bridge replacement project on Ernstbridge Road (CR 1021) is nearing completion. On Monday, Nov. 14, traffic was switched to the new bridge. Crews are still on-site completing the demolition of the old structure and various other tasks. Additionally, some asphalt work still remains, due to tempertures this portion of the project will likely be pushed until Spring 2026, unless we have favorable weather conditions. Please continue to drive carefully through the area. The overall project has an expected completion date of Spring 2026.
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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.
 NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
 NO SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACTS/PROJECTS AT THIS TIME.
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