Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on what’s happening this week; beware delays, closures

KYTC District 6 provides these updates on roadwork in the region this week:

I-471 DANIEL CARTER BEARD BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECT UPDATE

I-471 Northbound
The 24/7 left lane closure has been removed. There is a chance this lane closure may be needed in the near future. We will provide an update is that’s the case.

Double/triple lane closures will still be utilized during overnight hours until northbound work is complete.
Double/triple lane closures are permitted during overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

I-471 Southbound
Beginning the evening of Monday, Sept. 23, crews will begin to work on the southbound portion of the bridge simultaneously. Motorists should expect a 24/7 single right lane closure. This lane closure will remain in place until southbound work is complete. Additionally, the right lane on the U.S. 50 eastbound to I-471 southbound ramp in Ohio will be closed 24/7.

Motorists are advised to find an alternate route during the project to avoid delays.

GRANT – KENTON COUNTIES

• Interstate 75 – 164 – 169.4 mile points – A resurfacing project is in progress on I-75 from one mile south of the Crittenden exit to the Boone/Kenton Co. line. Crews are performing pavement repairs and resurfacing, drainage repairs, guardrail work, cross slope correction and erosion repairs. Crews are currently working on the southbound portion of the project. 
This project is expected to be completed by November 2024.

I-75 Southbound
Work to install pavement markers within the Grant County portion of this project from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 11 was postponed. We will provide an update once the work is rescheduled. In the coming weeks, there will be occasional lane/shoulder closures as needed to complete misc. tasks such as pavement markers, rumble strips, intersection markings, etc.

BRACKEN – PENDLETON COUNTIES

• AA Highway (KY 9) – A safety improvement project on two sections of the AA Highway in Bracken (19.73 – 19.85 mile point) and Pendleton (0.0 – 0.39 mile point) is underway. Contractors will be working on AA Highway beginning near the KY 159 junction (Pendleton County) extending just past the Iler Road Junction (Bracken County)
Two turning lanes will be added to AA Highway:
- Left turning lane from AA Highway northbound to KY 159
- Left turning lane from AA Highway southbound to Iler Road
The project also includes reconfiguring striping between the junctions to accommodate new turning lanes, resurfacing, trenching and misc. shoulder work.
These improvements will provide a dedicated turning lane to allow motorists to safely decelerate away from passing vehicular traffic on the AA highway.
During peak travel periods, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. A single lane closure is possible from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with flaggers on-site to direct traffic around the work zone.
The speed limit on this portion of AA Highway will be reduced to 45 mph until project completion. A law enforcement officer will be on-site during working hours to enforce this reduced speed limit.
The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2024.

BOONE COUNTY

• North Bend Road (KY 237) – 7.8 – 9.3 mile point – Intermittent single lane closures are possible on North Bend Road in Hebron, due to work related to an apartment complex development.
The closures will occur as needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on the northbound side of North Bend Road from Gateway Boulevard extending to the intersection of Petersburg Road (KY 20) and North Bend Road.
This permit project is currently in progress and is expected to continue through the end of October.

• Burlington Pike/McVille Road (KY 18) – 0.0 – 3.5 mile point – A resurfacing project on a portion of Burlington Pike/McVille Road from East Bend Road (KY 338) extending east to Belleview Road (KY 20) is now complete.

• I-75 Southbound Exit 171 Ramp to KY 14/16 – 171.3 – 171.5 mile point – Crews have begun a project to add an additional left turning lane to the I-75 southbound exit 171 to Mary Grubbs Highway (KY 14/16) in Walton.
Once complete, the ramp will have two left turning lanes and one right turning lane. This will ease congestion and provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the interchange.
Both lanes on the I-75 SB exit ramp to KY 14/16 will remain open for the majority of the project.

• Hopeful Church Road (KY 842) – 2.8 – 5.0 mile points – A gas main installation project is in progress on KY 842 from KY 18 (Burlington Pike) to U.S. 42. Duke Energy will be on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most work will take place along the sidewalk: sections will be closed as construction shifts to different sections of KY 842. The sidewalks will be temporarily restored as crews complete each section and new sidewalks will be poured once construction is complete.
Occasional lane shifts/closures as needed during construction. When lane closures are in place, flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists around the work zone.
This project aims to increase reliability of the natural gas system in the area by installing approximately three miles of natural gas main along KY 842. Gas service will not be interrupted during construction.
This project has a completion date of June 2025.

• Burlington Pike (KY 18) – 2.5 – 5.2 mile points – The Boone County Water District is installing a water main on Burlington Pike from Botts Lane to Kelly Elementary School. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Temporary traffic signals will be installed during those hours to direct traffic around the work zone. The signals will be removed at the end of each workday. This project is expected to be completed by the end of November.

• Richwood Road (KY 338) – 0.0 – 1.0 mile points – Corrective work on Richwood Road has been completed.

• Mineola Pike (KY 3076) 0.0 – 0.9 mile points – A widening and improvement project on Mineola Pike is now substantially complete.

• Weaver Road (KY 842) – 1.6 – 2.1 mile points – A turn lane and shoulder widening project is in progress. Crews are working on KY 842 between Trellises Drive and Constance Road. Crews will work Monday through Friday. This work will require single lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All lanes will reopen at 3 p.m. The project is expected to be completed late Oct.

CAMPBELL COUNTY

• Combs-Hehl Bridge – 73.1 – 73.3 mile point – A routine bridge inspection is scheduled to take place on the Combs-Hehl Bridge, which carries I-275 over the Ohio River, beginning on Monday, Oct. 14.
The inspection will require single lane closures on the six lane bridge from Monday, Oct. 14, through Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Weekday lane closures are permitted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There are no weekend lane closure restrictions.
The contractor anticipates work on the eastbound position of the bridge to begin on Monday, Oct. 14, and wrap up on Friday, Oct. 18. The tentative start date for the westbound portion of the bridge is Saturday, Oct. 19.
Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Wednesday, Oct. 23.

• Taylor Southgate Bridge – 22.5 – 22.7 mile point – A routine bridge inspection on the Taylor Southgate Bridge, which carries U.S. 27 traffic in Campbell County over the Ohio River, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 14 .
Work will mainly be performed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily; however, bridge inspectors may perform work beyond 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 through Wednesday, Oct. 16 to mitigate any traffic disruptions due to the upcoming BLINK art festival.
There will be no lane closures to motorists, and sidewalks will remain open on both sides of the bridge; however, crews will be using a rope access, and fall-arrest structure climbing technique staged from the sidewalk and from beneath the bridge.
Pedestrians should use extra caution when using the sidewalk during the inspection, due to equipment, crews and walkways.
Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 18

• I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge – 4.8 – 5.0 mile points – A maintenance and repair project on the I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge will require multiple lane closures one direction at a time.

Work will begin on the northbound side of the bridge, and is expected to take 90 days. A 24/7 left lane closure will be in place beginning near the approach to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, this lane closure will be in place until northbound bridge repairs are complete. Double/triple lane closures are expected Sunday through Thursday during overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Once that work is complete, crews will move to the southbound portion of the bridge. That work is also expected to take 90 days. The work includes replacing expansion stringer bearings, cleaning and maintenance of concrete barriers and arch hangers, replace elastomer seals, replace hatches at the top of the arch, as well as some additional pier repair work.  

Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Dec. 1, 2024.

CARROLL COUNTY

• 
Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge – 5.7 – 5.9 mile point – A steel repair project on the U.S. 42 Carrollton-Prestonville Bridge is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The contractor plans to utilize a 24/7 single lane closure during the project. Temporary traffic signals will be placed on the bridge to guide traffic.
Message boards will be placed next Monday, Sept. 30, to warn motorists of the upcoming work, and associated lane closures. Seek an alternate route to avoid delays.
Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of early November.

GALLATIN COUNTY

• Glencoe Verona Road (KY 16) – 0.0 – 0.60-mile point – A resurfacing project on Glencoe Verona Road from U.S. 127 extending north to KY 455 is in progress.
Paving/milling operations are now complete. Contractors are working on installing thermoplastic striping and rumble strips. Motorists should expect single lane closures as needed during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

• U.S. 127 – 0.0 – 3.34 mile point – A resurfacing project on U.S. 127 from the Owen/Gallatin County line extending north to Old U.S. 127 is underway. Contractors are working on installing thermoplastic striping and rumble strips. Motorists should expect single lane closures as needed during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

• Johnson Road (KY 455) – 2.20 – 4.11 mile point – A resurfacing project on Johnson Road from the north end of the I-71 bridge extending north to about a mile north of KY 465 will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Paving/milling operations are now complete. Contractors are working on installing thermoplastic striping and rumble strips. Motorists should expect single lane closures as needed during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

KENTON COUNTY

• Bristow Road (KY 1303) – 0.0 – 0.92 mile point – A widening and safety improvement project on Bristow Road is underway. 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.
Clearing operations are currently in progress. 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 Fall 2025.

• W. Fourth Street (KY 8) – 0.12 (Campbell County) – 7.41 mile points (Kenton County) –   A utility location project has been completed.

• Dixie Highway/Pike Street (U.S. 25) – 12.0 – 12.29 mile point – Crews areworking on U.S. 25 from west of Grays Peak to south of W. 12th Street in Covington. The work includes stabilizing the hillside around a bend on Dixie Highway/Pike Street.
Expect a northbound single right lane closure near this area. This lane closure will be in place 24/7 for the entirety of the project. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed Friday, Nov. 29.

• Banklick Road (KY 2043) – 5.80 – 7.97 mile points –  A resurfacing project on Banklick Road from Walton Nicholson Road (KY 16) extending north to just south of Wright Road is in progress.
Base failure repairs and milling/paving operations are now complete. Permanent striping and rumble strips are the last tasks before project completion.  Expect a single lane closure from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as needed to complete the work. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic.

This project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.
• Madison Pike/E. 20th Street (KY 17) – 20.45 – 22.31 mile points –  A resurfacing project on Madison Pike/E. 20th Street is underway. Crews will resurface Madison Pike/E. 20th Street from Latonia Avenue to Greenup Street. The project includes the resurfacing of E. 20th Street from Madison Pike to Greenup Street.

Crews are working on completing base failures within the project limits as well as utilities work. Milling and paving operations have not yet been scheduled. KYTC will advise on the District 6 Roadshow when milling/paving operations have been scheduled.
This work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. In areas with two lanes, traffic will be maintained with flaggers to guide traffic safely through the work zone. In areas where Madison Pike is three to four lanes, one lane will be maintained in each direction at all times. 
Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route to avoid possible delays. Expect delays during peak travel periods. Please, drive carefully to keep our crews safe through this heavily traveled corridor.
Weather permitting, the project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

• Fourth Street/Fifth Street/Highway Avenue (KY 8) –  A resurfacing project on KY 8 is in progress.
The following portions of KY 8 will be resurfaced:
◦ Highway Avenue from Spring Street (mile point 6.14) to Western Avenue (mile point 6.23), a distance of 0.09 miles.
◦ Fifth Street from the exit off-ramp of I-71/75 northbound (mile point 6.68) to the Licking River Bridge (mile point 7.6), a distance of 0.92 miles.
◦ Fourth Street from west of Garrard Street (mile point 7.41) to Philadelphia Street (mile point 6.66), a distance of 0.75 miles.

As part of the resurfacing project, a roadway reconfiguration will take place on a half-mile stretch of W. Fourth Street from Garrard Street (mile point 7.41) to Johnson Street (mile point 6.89). The current right lane on W. Fourth Street through this area will become a dedicated bicycle lane. The five-foot wide bicycle lane will feature a three-foot buffer from the curb, and two-foot buffer from vehicular traffic. This bicycle lane will be one-way with bicyclists traveling westbound on W. Fourth Street. Motorists should expect single lane closures in the project area. Flaggers may be used to guide traffic safely through the work zone. The majority of the work is being performed at night to reduce traffic impacts to motorists.
Weather permitting, the overall project has an expected completion date of Nov. 15, 2024.

• Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road (KY 536) – 0.96 – 2.5 mile points – a widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 is underway. 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. 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.

• Amsterdam Road (KY 371) – 5.6 – 6.3 mile points – A gas line project is in progress. Utility crews will be working on Amsterdam Road between Deerfield Drive and Dry Creek Road. Duke Energy crews will be working between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. During working hours, a single lane closure will be in place, and flaggers will be used to guide traffic. The project is expected to be completed by January 2025.

• Crescent Avenue (City Route) – A transparent noise barrier pilot project has been completed.

OWEN COUNTY

• Owenton-Crittenden Road (KY 22) – 11.05 – 15.59 mile points – A safety improvement project is in progress on KY 22. Crews will be straightening curves and correcting the superelevation of curves that have become flat over time, along with several additional improvements through the project area.
Temporary single lane closures may be required from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crews are present. When these lane closures are in place, flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures through the project area.

• Gratz Road (KY 22) – 6.01 – 9.46 mile point – A resurfacing project on Gratz Road from east of Squiresville Road (KY 1982) to South Main Street (U.S. 127) will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Milling operations will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 8, this work will be performed overnight beginning at 7 p.m. until the milling work has been completed.
Paving operations will follow between the daytime hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect various single lane closures throughout the project area with flaggers on-site to direct traffic through the work zone.

WORK ZONE TIPS

1. PAY ATTENTION: Don’t text or talk on the phone. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. DRIVE ALERT: Watch for speed limi t reductions, narrowing lanes, changing traffic patterns and most importantly – workers.
3. RESPECT posted speed limits.
4. BE PATIENT: Driving 45 mph instead of 55 mph through a 5-mile work zone will only add 1.2 minutes to your trip. Speeding and aggressive driving are major causes of work zone crashes.
5. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE: Allow space on all sides of your vehicle and maintain a safe following distance. The most common type of work zone crash is a rear-end collision.
6. RESPECT FLAGGERS AND OBEY THEIR GUIDANCE: A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so a driver can be cited for disobeying the flagger’s directions.
7. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE: Those signs are carefully selected to give drivers accurate information and important warnings.
8. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Check out GoKY, TRIMARC, or WAZE for traffic and travel information. Select alternate routes when possible. If a work zone cannot be avoided, expect delays, and allow for extra time.

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