Widening and Safety Improvement Project on KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road) in Kenton County Now Underway
Project will improve safety by adding two roundabouts, four lanes of vehicular travel and multi-use paths
COVINGTON, Ky. (April 30, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road) in Kenton County.
Crews will be working on KY 536 from west of the KY 1303 intersection (0.96 mile point), to west of Williamswoods Drive (2.50 mile point), a distance of 1.54 miles. Contractors began staking within the project limits on Monday, April 22.
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.
- Widening an overpass bridge over a nearby railroad.
- 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
"The addition of several roundabouts, coupled with multi-use paths on this corridor, shows our commitment to improving safety and connectivity in a section of Kenton County that is experiencing rapid growth," said Bob Yeager, KYTC District 6 Chief District Engineer.
Motorists should expect delays in the project area as crews progress through the project, and are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid traffic backups. Clearing operations are now underway as of Monday, April 29. This work may involve several traffic impacts for equipment moving in and out of the work zone.
This 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 $30,750,724.98 project was awarded to Eaton Asphalt Paving Company, of Walton, KY. The project is expected to be completed Spring 2027.
KY 536 Corridor Improvements
This project is part of a larger series of projects - aimed at improving the KY 536 corridor from U.S. 42 in Boone County, to KY 17 in Kenton County.
Two of those projects have been completed, one is ongoing, with another two projects remaining.
The KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road) interchange improvement project was completed in October 2023. This project included a double crossover diamond (DCD) interchange at KY 536 and I-71/75, widening the road from three lanes to nine lanes of vehicular travel, as well as constructing a shared-use path on the north side of KY 536, and a sidewalk on the south side.
The KY 536 improvement project from U.S. 42 to Tiburon Drive was completed in October 2020. This project included widening from two lanes to four lanes to improve traffic congestion, adding a multi-use path and two roundabouts to improve safety.
The ongoing KY 536 project from U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) to KY 1303 (Bristow Road) is expected to be completed this summer. The project includes widening the road from two lanes to four lanes of vehicular traffic, a multi-use path built on both sides of KY 536, two roundabouts, traffic signal improvements and drainage improvements. It also includes widening the bridge deck to the west of Toebben Drive, and adding a right turn lane on Toebben Drive.
An additional two projects will improve safety and connectivity on KY 1303 near KY 536, and on KY 536 from Williamswoods Drive to KY 17. KYTC will advise motorists ahead of those upcoming projects on this corridor.
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