One of Edgewood’s largest vacant retail properties will soon be home to Northern Kentucky’s newest Kroger.
A mid-size Kroger is set to be built on the site of the shuttered K-Mart at 3071 Dixie Highway. Additionally, a gas station will be constructed in front of the shopping center. The gas station will be built on the site of the closed Pizza Hut.
Built in 1971, the property is 17 acres, or 740,525 square feet, according to Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator records.
Keller Williams realtor Katrina Robke Holtmeier interviewed Edgewood City Councilman Jeff Schriever in a video posted to Facebook on Sept. 26. In the video, Schreiver discussed the project’s plans. Schreiver mentioned the new Kroger will be a similar size to the Fort Mitchell Kroger.
He also noted that the shuttered K-Mart is going to be demolished, and then a Kroger with a conjoined pharmacy will be constructed in its place. The Dollar Tree located directly next to the building will remain, according to Schreiver.
“It’s going to be a huge improvement to the property,” Schreiver said. “When Kroger comes in, they’re going to do this right.”
At this moment, Schreiver said Kroger is still working to get some permits approved regarding the project
“We believe they are going to start working on tearing down over the winter,” Schreiver said. “Maybe start construction — maybe April, May of next year so it will be 2025 before it’s totally complete.”
When asked how Edgewood residents have responded to the project, Schreiver said that people are “very excited.”
“It’s been a long time coming,” Schreiver said. “Edgewood has been working behind the scenes, just to make sure that it kept moving along.”
