KYTC District 6 Road Report
Update of all current construction projects in the Northern Kentucky district
COVINGTON, Ky. (August 26, 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 the last report are underlined/red. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the following projects:
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BOONE COUNTY
- I-275 EB and WB (13.1 – 13.4 mile-marker) - A resurfacing and shoulder repair project is scheduled to begin August 29nd, 2022 on I-275, weather permitting. All work is scheduled to take place during nighttime hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. No work will take place over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for flaggers, traffic control devices, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone.
- KY 717 (Thoroughbred Drive) 0.0 – 0.368 mile-marker – A resurfacing project is in progress on KY 717 from KY 842 Houston Road to KY 1017 Turfway Road, weather permitting. Base failure repair work will take place on weekends between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Resurfacing work is scheduled to occur between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for flaggers, traffic control devices, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone.
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KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) 0.0 – 0.9 - 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.
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I-71/75 SB and NB (178 – 169.4 mile-marker) - A resurfacing project is in progress on a 6-mile section between Mt. Zion Rd (KY 536) interchange and the I-71/75 split in Walton, KY. In addition, an approximately 3-mile section of I-75 will be repaved between the split and the Boone/Kenton County line. For more information, visit DrivingNKYProgress
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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. Traffic switch is in place. There are no left turns for a portion of Ted Bushelman Blvd. Motorists who are coming from KY 842 (Houston Road) will not be able to turn left, but should follow signage to use the J-turn. The median will be permanently closed moving forward. Motorists should be alert in the work zone.
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U.S. 42 Bridge (13.9 mile-marker) over I-71/75 (180 mile-marker) - A project is in progress 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. For more information, visit DrivingNKYProgress
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KY 536 (Mt Zion Road) Double Crossover Diamond (DCD) interchange – Construction is in progress between Tiburon Drive and US 25 (Dixie Highway). For more information, visit DrivingNKYProgress
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KY 338 (Eastbend Road/Idlewild Road) 23.6 - 28 mile-marker – Pavement resurfacing operations is in progress on KY 338 from Snow Road to Easton Lane. Motorists should exercise caution and watch for flaggers, traffic control devices, construction personnel and equipment entering and leaving the work zone.
- KY 338 (Richwood Road) Double Crossover Diamond (DCD) interchange and U.S. 25 Dixie Highway SPUI – Work is in progress.
Friday, Aug. 26 - Saturday, Aug. 27, weather permitting:
Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday night, a section of the roundabout at Richwood Rd (KY 338) and Triple Crown Blvd will be closed for ongoing improvement work.
Westbound Richwood Rd will be closed just beyond Paddock Dr; westbound traffic will not have access to Triple Crown Blvd.
Access to the roundabout for eastbound traffic will not be impacted. Work will be completed and full access to the roundabout will be reopened by 6 a.m., Saturday morning.
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 is operational 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.
Railroad Crossings Update:
The Old Lexington Pike railroad crossing just south of Richwood Rd. is closed
The railroad crossing at Richwood Rd. and US 25 is permanently closed.
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KENTON COUNTY
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KY 3035 (Old KY 17) 0.0 – 2.7 mile-marker - A resurfacing project is in progress on KY 3035 (Old KY 17). Crews will start with base failure repairs during the hours of 8AM – 5 PM. Watch for flaggers and lane closures. Resurfacing will take place in the upcoming weeks.
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KY 1829 (Richardson Road) 2.7 -4.1 mile-marker - A resurfacing project will start Monday, Aug. 29, on KY 3035 (Old KY 17). Crews will be milling and resurfacing during the hours of 8AM – 5 PM, Monday -- Friday. Watch for flaggers and lane closures. Resurfacing will take place in the upcoming weeks.
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KY 8 ( 0.020 – 1.5 mile-marker) - There will be daily lane closure between KY 371 (Amsterdam Road) and 1.5-miles east and for a slide, ditching and sight distance improvement project. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Motorists should seek an alternate route during these hours. During non-work hours there will be a single lane closure; a traffic signal will be used for traffic control in the work zone. Local traffic will have access. The work will take place Monday through Friday until the project is complete. Work is expected to be complete by Aug. 30.
- Texas Turnaround Project – The new travel pattern will help traffic move more efficiently from 4th St. in Covington to I-71/75 northbound. Once construction is completed, the existing entrance ramp from 4th St. in downtown Covington to I-71/75 northbound will be permanently closed. Following clearly-marked signage, drivers will access Pike St. by using the existing ramp that carries traffic to I-71/75 southbound, then turn left onto a new ramp, then left again onto I-71/75 northbound. There will be no traffic signals throughout this movement.
The right lane of the ramp from I-71/75 southbound to Pike St. IS CLOSED. One lane of travel will remain open on the ramp at all times. This travel pattern is expected to remain in place for approximately three months through mid-June.
The entrance ramp to I-71/75 northbound from Pike St. IS CLOSED for 180 days. A detour route will be put into place and marked with signage. Traffic will be directed to follow Bullock St. to I-71/75 southbound to Kyles Ln., and then re-enter I-71/75 northbound.
The exit ramp from I-71/75 northbound to 5th St. will IS CLOSED for 180 days. A detour route will be put into place and marked with signage. Traffic will be directed to use the 12th St. exit from I-71/75 northbound to Simon Kenton Way to Pike St. to Main St. to 5th St. .
The entrance ramp to I-71/75 northbound from 4th St. will not immediately be closed.
- 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 KY 17) is closed to through traffic between KY 17 and KY 1501. Please use KY 17 to KY 1501 to KY 3035 as a detour. A right lane closure on KY 17, just south of KY 3035, is in place for the project. August 29 and 30, KY 1501 (Hands Pike) will be closed to through traffic during the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for gas line work. The closure is in the work zone near Crystal Lake. Motorists should use Waymans Branch to KY 16 as a detour.
- 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 new northern section intersecting with Edenderry Drive is open to traffic. The section south of Edenderry Drive to KY 2373 (Anderson Road) will be closed to complete construction. The road is closed to through traffic until fall 2022. Motorists may use Amsterdam Road to Collins (KY 371) to Buttermilk Pike (KY 371 to Anderson Road (KY 2373) as a detour.
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WORK ZONE TIPS
1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY TRIMARC or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can follow us on the social media links below.
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.
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