Friday, May 24

ROADSHOW
Week of May 26, 2024

Here, you'll find all of the NEW projects, maintenance, and other work taking place in our 11 county district:

Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson Counties  

Click the button below to take a look at all of the projects happening right now.

New items or changes in project status are italicized.

*Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.

Project updates for the KY 236 (Donaldson Highway) Widening Project, I-275 Diamond Grinding (Hebron to Mineola & U.S. 25 to Campbell/Kenton County line), KY 536 (Mt. Zion) Reconstruction (U.S. 25 to KY 1303), and KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) Widening Project can be found on DrivingNKYProgress. You can also follow their social media accounts for updates on Facebook or Twitter.

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Note: No MAJOR construction work will take place during Memorial Day Weekend to avoid potential traffic impacts. (Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27)

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

NOTE: ​Nightly lane closures are permitted with this project: a single lane closure at 8 p.m., expanding to a double lane closure beginning at 10 p.m. All lanes must be reopened by 6 a.m. 

These dates/times are weather permitting. KYTC will advise if any delays are incurred due to inclement weather. Further information regarding this construction project can be located in the Kenton County section of the Roadshow.

I-275 RESURFACING UPDATE (HEBRON TO MINEOLA PIKE)

I-275 Eastbound

Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31: double left lane closure from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for permanent tape and markers, and the installation of pavement markers.

I-275 Westbound

Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2: double right lane closure from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sawing/sealing operations.

NOTE: KYTC will advise if any delays are incurred due to inclement weather. Further information regarding this construction project can be located in the Boone County section of the full Roadshow.

BOONE COUNTY:

• 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 in progress. Base failure repairs are now complete. Milling and paving operations will begin Tuesday, May 28, requiring an overnight single lane closure from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m.

• 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 in progress. The project includes various sidewalk repairs, reconfiguring striping for several dedicated turning lanes and resurfacing throughout the project limits.

  Sidewalk repairs are now complete. Milling and paving operations will begin the week of Tuesday, May 28. Expect an overnight single lane closure between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m.

  This project is one of two resurfacing projects taking place in Florence on KY 18 this year. The first project is taking place from KY 842 (Houston Road) to Girard Street. Due to proximity of both projects, crews may mill/pave within both project limits during overnight working hours.

BRACKEN COUNTY:

• KY 1951 (Johnsville Foster Road) at Snag Creek Bridge Crossing – 2.44 mile point – A bridge replacement project on KY 1951 is now complete. 

CAMPBELL COUNTY:

• Taylor Southgate Bridge – 22.4 – 22.7 mile points – Bridge work on the Taylor Southgate Bridge will begin on Wednesday, May 29. Contractors will be replacing a safety cable on both sides of the bridge. This cable is used by bridge inspectors while performing inspections.

  Work will begin on the northbound side of the bridge with a single lane and sidewalk closure in place during working hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pedestrians may use the southbound sidewalk during this closure.

  Once northbound work is complete, crews will move the single lane and sidewalk closure to the southbound side of the bridge. Pedestrians may use the northbound sidewalk during this closure.

  The project is expected to be completed by July 1, 2024.

• KY 2238 (Three Mile Road) – 1.1 – 1.2 mile points – A bridge repair project will require a daytime temporary road closure on a section of KY 2238 is in progress. Crews will be performing repair work on the I-275 eastbound bridge over KY 2238. The closure will be in place between the on/off ramps to I-275 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The road will be closed during working hours only.

  Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.

  • PROJECT UPDATE: This completion date for this project has been delayed due to inclement weather we received this week.

KENTON COUNTY:

• 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 will be installed this afternoon, May 24, to notify the public of the upcoming closure.

• KY 1486 (Fowler Creek Road) – 0.76 – 1.27 mile point – A maintenance project on KY 1486 between Stephens Road and Cox Road will begin on Monday, May 13. KYTC crews will perform a cross culvert repair, mowing, ditching, and other various safety improvements.

  The project is nearing completion. Crews will return to the project site the week of Monday, June 3. Crews expect to have the project completed by Friday, June 7. KYTC will advise if additional work is needed.

  When crews return, a temporary road closure will be in place on this section of KY 1486 during working hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 6 p.m.

  Residents will have access during the closure. 

• I-71/75 Southbound at the Brent Spence Bridge – 191.36 – 191.63 mile points – The routine inspection that took place from Sunday, May 19 through Thursday, May 23 is now complete. Additional closures will be needed in the near future to complete the inspection. KYTC will advise once that work is scheduled.

ROBERTSON COUNTY:

• KY 617 (Piqua Kentontown Road) – 1.50 – 5.36 mile points – A resurfacing project on KY 617 from KY 1476 (Thomas Pike) extending eastwardly to KY 165 (Blue Lick Pike) will begin on Friday, May 24.

  Contractors will perform milling operations on Friday, May 24, with paving to follow beginning on Tuesday, May 28.

  A single lane closure will be in place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to guide traffic safely through the work zone. This project has a completion date of June 30, 2024.

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Contact the D6 PIO Office for More Information:

Jake Ryle | Jake.Ryle@ky.gov

James Heatherly | James.Heatherly@ky.gov

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