Written by Haley Parnell, LINKnky Media reporter In 2018, The Kentucky Transportation Department announced that portions of Route 8 were being redesignated. In February 2019, the transportation department closed the road until further notice. Almost three years later, the part of Old Route 8 that runs from River Road to Tower Hill Road remains closed. […]
Category: Infrastructure
Posted inFrankfort, Infrastructure, News, Politics
How Kentucky is doling out economic development incentives throughout the state, in NKY
A previous version of this article stated that Gravity Diagnostics received economic development incentives from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It has been corrected to show they do not receive these funds. Written by Mark Payne, LINK Media politics and government reporter Kentucky’s Economic Development Incentives are an important subject in the state right now, as […]
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Improvements Planned for Dayton Streets, Sidewalks as New Businesses Arrive
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK Media reporter Dayton continues to attract new businesses. Mayor Ben Baker delivered his “state of the city” remarks last week during a Tuesday night city council meeting. One upcoming addition is a third location for Roebling Point Books & Coffee, a downtown Covington staple that also recently expanded into Newport’s […]
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Beshear Budget Supports Life Science Lab, Bridge Projects in Covington
Governor Andy Beshear’s proposed two-year state budget, announced this week, would include $10 million to support life sciences in Covington, as well as support for the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project. In a news release, the governor said that his administration “is working to attract the jobs of tomorrow through smart investments in industries with […]
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Ft. Mitchell Hopes to Alleviate COVID Testing Traffic, Hires Public Works Director
Written by Michael Monks, LINK Media The Ft. Mitchell city council met virtually on Monday night, citing COVID-19 cases and exposures among staff members. During the meeting, council members listened to Police Chief Andrew Schierberg explain the traffic issues surrounding a COVID-19 testing site in the city. Covington-based Gravity Diagnostics operates a drive-thru testing site […]
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Fort Thomas Council Committee Recommends Street Improvements
Tower Hill Road at North Fort Thomas Avenue. Tower Hill is proposed as one of the streets to be improved as part of the 2022 Fort Thomas streets program. by Robin Gee The city’s Public Works Committee, which includes Ken Bowman (chair), Adam Blau and Connie Grubbs, presented their recommendations for the 2022 streets program […]
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Campbell Co. Bridge to Close for 150 Days for Rehabilitation Project
An historic truss bridge in Campbell County will close for 150 days on Tuesday for a rehabilitation project, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office announced. The bridge takes drivers over Twelvemile Creek along Mary Ingles Highway (Ky. 8) in the unincorporated eastern part of the county along the Ohio River. Starting on Tuesday, […]
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Pavement Repairs on I-471 Southbound Starting Today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists that crews will be doing pavement repairs on I-471 southbound today. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox each weekday. 👇 https://linknky.com/newsletter-signup/ Starting approximately 9 a.m., there will be a right lane closure from the […]
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Newport to Begin Work on $8 Million Road Diet Project Along US 27 Corridor
A rendering of the early plan for the US 27 Corridor in Newport shows the one lane going each way with a turn lane down the middle. by Robin Gee After an extensive design phase and with a $6.3 million grant in hand from the OKI Council of Regional Governments, the city of Newport officials […]
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NKY Road Work Across Campbell, Kenton, Boone: Closures, Delays
A bridge rehabilitation project on the truss bridge that crosses Twelvemile Creek in Campbell County. 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. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the […]