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KYTC District 6 Road Report

Update of all current construction projects in the Northern Kentucky district

COVINGTON, KY (Jan. 20, 2022) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District Six. Changes and/or additions from last report are in red. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the following projects:

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Boone - Kenton Counties

KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) Corridor – The road is being widened from two to four lanes between U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot Road).

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.

Utility relocation is currently taking place. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2022. Project completion is the end of 2023.

For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Boone County

KY 3159 (Ted Bushelman Blvd.) 0 – 0.6 mile-marker – A widening and road improvement project on KY 3159 (Ted Bushelman Blvd) is in progress. Motorists should be alert in the work zone.

Boone County

U.S. 42 Bridge (13.9 mile-marker) over I-71/75 (180 mile-marker) – Work is in progress on a project that will add a new westbound lane and pedestrian sidewalk. Both shoulders are closed within the project area for approximately one-quarter mile at the US 42 interchange on I-71/75 north and southbound. Also, traffic on US 42 westbound is shifted to the north while crews work on widening the south side of the roadway. No permanent lane closures on US 42 are anticipated while this work takes place. This travel pattern is expected to remain in place through spring 2022. For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Boone County

New I-275 – Graves Road Interchange – The new DCD interchange is OPEN to traffic. Work will continue on a new road connecting to KY 20 (Petersburg Road).

During the winter, as weather and temperatures allow, work may occur throughout the project area. Occassional lane closures may be put into place, but traffic will be maintained with flaggers when needed. Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the project area.

Graves Rd. has been reopened to local traffic only between Worldwide Blvd. and Sequoia Drive.

The Graves Rd. leg of the KY 237 roundabout is CLOSED. A detour route using Worldwide Blvd. to Graves Rd. will be put into place and marked with signage. The intersection of Worldwide Blvd./Williams Rd. and Graves Rd. will be a new four-way stop.

This travel pattern will remain in place as utility relocation and construction work continues at the new roundabout. Access to Graves Rd. from the KY 237 roundabout is expected to be closed through March pending completion of utility relocation and weather.

For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Boone County

KY 237 (Pleasant Valley Road) – A construction project is in progress on Pleasant Valley Road between Valley View Drive and Rogers Lane. The roadway is being widened and re-aligned and includes construction of a bridge and roundabout. KY 237 is in its final configuration with two lanes open in each direction from Oakbrook to Rogers lanes. KY 237 will remain in the current two lane configuration from Oakbrook Drive south to the project limits at Valley View Drive.

For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Boone County

KY 536 (Mt Zion Road) Double Crossover Diamond (DCD) interchange – Construction is in progress between Tiburon Drive and US 25 (Dixie Highway).

Biltmore Blvd. between Mt. Zion Rd. (KY 536) and the Biltmore Connector has been reopened.

Traffic moving eastbound on Mt. Zion Rd. will be able to turn right onto Biltmore Blvd., however there will be no direct access to Mt. Zion Rd. from Biltmore Blvd. - drivers should continue to access Mt. Zion Rd. via Sherwood Lakes Dr. or Investment Way.

Ongoing traffic impacts, weather permitting:

During the winter, as weather and temperatures allow, work may occur throughout the project area. Occasional lane closures may be put into place, but traffic will be maintained with flaggers when needed. Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the project area.

For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Boone County

KY 338 (Richwood Road) Double Crossover Diamond (DCD) interchange and U.S. 25 Dixie Highway SPUI – Work is in progress.

Transport Dr. at US 25 is CLOSED. The closure is expected to remain in place through mid-2022.

The existing intersection of Richwood Rd. and Dixie Hwy. (US 25) is permanently closed.

Traffic on US 25 is using the new pavement between Duffel Ln. and Logistics Blvd. Signage has been put into place to direct drivers through the new traffic pattern, and a new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Best Pal Dr. and Richwood Rd.

This travel pattern is expected to be in place through project completion, which is expected in late summer 2023.

The intersection of Paddock Rd. and Richwood Rd. (KY 338) has been reopened. Traffic on Richwood Rd. from the Frogtown Connector west to the new roundabout is using the new pavement to allow for improvements on the south side of the road.

This travel pattern is expected to be in place through the end of 2022.

Ongoing Traffic Reminders:

The right lane of I-71/75 northbound is closed from approximately one-half mile south of the Richwood Rd. (KY 338) exit to the bridge over Frogtown Rd. (The length of the closure is approximately one mile.) This closure is expected to remain in place through the end of the year while improvement work continues in the northbound ramp area.

Crews are working along Richwood Rd. (KY 338) between Triple Crown Blvd./Grand National Blvd. and Dixie Hwy. (US 25), and along the US 25 corridor. Occasional lane closures may occur, but traffic will be maintained with flaggers when needed. Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the project area.

Crews also are continuing work on Best Pal Dr., Winning Colors Dr., and Triple Crown Blvd. weekdays between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. During this time, temporary road closures may be needed, and short-term detours will be put into place.

Railroad Crossings Update:

The Old Lexington Pike railroad crossing just south of Richwood Rd. is closed.

All traffic will use Chambers Rd. to access US 25 and I-71/75. Temporary traffic signals have been installed at the intersection of Chambers Rd. and US 25 to help improve traffic flow. (Signals will remain flashing until operational.)

This traffic pattern is expected to be in place throughout the duration of our construction work, which is scheduled to continue through 2022, but options to reduce the length of this closure are being evaluated.

The railroad crossing at Richwood Rd. and US 25 is now permanently closed.

During construction, traffic will cross the railroad tracks at the intersection of Shorland Dr./Winning Colors Dr., where new traffic signals are operational and timed to help ease congestion and support traffic flow through the intersection.

This closure is needed so that temporary railroad tracks can be built in the project area to allow for major intersection improvements at Richwood Rd. and US 25.

For more information, visit Driving NKY Progress

Campbell County

I-275 Eastbound-Westbound (73.3 mile-marker) – Duke Energy has scheduled a project for Sunday, Jan. 23 – Wednesday, Jan. 26 that will require rolling roadblocks so that they can install new utility wires across I-275. The location is near KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway) and the Combs Hehl Bridge. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control during the hours of 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect short delays. Work is weather dependent.

Campbell County

KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway) 18 milepost – A bridge rehabilitation project is in progress on the truss bridge that crosses Twelvemile Creek. Crews will be on-site clearing the area to prepare for construction. A total closure is in place and the bridge will be closed to traffic for 150 days, first part of June. Motorists will be encouraged to use the signed detour by taking KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway) to KY 2828 (Ivor Road) to KY 9 (AA Highway) to KY 547 4 Mile Road) to KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway).

Campbell County

U.S. 27 (17.1 – 19.3 mile-marker/ 0 - 1 mile-marker) – A safety improvement project is in progress on U.S. 27. Construction will focus on three areas: the KY 177 intersection (17.1-17.5 marker ) going northbound to just past KY 3162 (Lock Road) intersection, the Boss Dunaway Road intersection (19 milepost) in northern Pendleton County and the intersection of Plum Creek Church Road (1 milepost) in southern Campbell County. Motorists should be aware of crews and lanes closures in the work zone areas.

Gallatin County

U.S. 42 (3.1 – 4.6 mile-marker) – U.S. 42 IS CLOSED to traffic from the Markland Dam to Craigs Creek for a landslide repair project until Nov. 2023. A signed detour will be in place to direct vehicles onto KY 1039 to I-71 to KY 35.

Grant County

KY 1993 (Lawrenceville Road) 0 - 2.8 mile-marker - A slide repair project is in progress on a section of KY 1993. The road will have a temporary signal to help with traffic contral from KY 22 to Bennett Road (0 - 2.8 mile-marker). Work is weather-dependent.

Kenton County

KY 1303 (Bristow Road) 0.0 – 0.5 milepost – Starting Monday, Jan. 24 through Friday, Jan. 29, KY 1303 (Bristow Road) will be closed to through traffic daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ditching and shoulder work. The closure will be from KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) to Timber Lane. Local traffic will have access. The suggested detour is U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) to KY 842 (Richardson Road). Work is weather-dependent.

Kenton County

KY 1501 (Hands Pike) – Construction on a new, two-lane road will realign Hands Pike from the KY 17 (Madison Pike) and KY 3035(Old Madison Pike) intersection to Crystal Lake Drive is in progress. Motorists should watch for construction crews and equipment in the project area. KY 3035 (Old Madison Pike) will be closed to thru traffic the week of Jan. 17 for utility work. Blasting operations are in progress. Blasting may occur in the project area Monday – Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Kenton County

John A. Roebling Bridge (KY 17) – The John A. Roebling Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic for a lengthy restoration project to preserve the 154 year-old historic landmark. A pedestrian walkway will remain open during the project. Additional repairs have been added to the project. At time time we do not have a confirmed opening date. Work will continue in the spring 2022 that will require lane closures. Motorists may use the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S. 25) or the 4th Street/Veterans Bridge (KY 8) to the Taylor Southgate Bridge (U.S. 27) as a detour.

Kenton County

KY 2373 (Bromley-Crescent Springs Road) – 3.1 – 3.8 mile-marker – A safety improvement project is in progress between Anderson Road and Amsterdam Road. The road is closed to through traffic until spring 2022 so that crews can do utility work and install a box culvert and retaining wall. Motorists may use Anderson Road (KY 2373) to Buttermilk Pike (KY 371) to Collins Road to Amsterdam Road as a detour. This project has a Fall 2022 completion.

Pendleton County

U.S. 27 (17.1 – 19.3 mile-marker/ 0 - 1 mile-marker) – A safety improvement project will begin on U.S. 27 on May 10. Construction will focus on three areas: the KY 177 intersection (17.1-17.5 marker ) going northbound to just past KY 3162 (Lock Road) intersection, the Boss Dunaway Road intersection (19 milpost) in northern Pendleton County and the intersection of Plum Creek Church Road (1 milepost) in southern Campbell County. Motorists should be aware of crews and lanes closures in the work zone areas.

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The KYTC offers the following tips for motorists when they approach a work zone:

Expect the unexpected.

Slow down.

Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.

Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.

Pay attention to the signs.

Obey road crew flaggers.

Stay alert and minimize distractions.

Keep up with the traffic flow.

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You can get District 6 road construction updates on http://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictSix/Pages/default.aspx. Follow KYTCDistrict6 on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KYTC.District6 or on our Twitter page at https://twitter.com/KYTCDistrict6

Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.

Be patient and stay calm.

Remember construction and maintenance activities are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies, and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet appreciates your patience during the construction process.

Motorists are urged to use caution in work areas, and to be alert for flaggers, workers, and equipment which may block a portion of the roadway, and other items of concern in work zones. Motorists are asked to pay careful attention to warning signs alerting them of the roadwork and obey work zone speed limits where applicable.

For the latest up to date information on road conditions throughout Kentucky, motorists can go to GoKY.

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