Roadside litter is piling up in Boone County, and authorities say staff shortages share some of the blame. Roadside litter collection has fallen off its normal routine during the pandemic due to staff shortages at the jail. Without enough corrections officers on duty, the jail cannot safely transport inmate work crews to collect garbage lining […]
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Covington approves temporary construction easement for Devou Park railbed repair
The City of Covington unanimously approved a temporary construction easement agreement for the Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Texas Pacific Railway Company, a subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, to repair instability in a railbed. The contractor in charge of the project is Capital Railroad Contracting. The company plans to stabilize the railbed to prevent potential […]
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Covington’s Madison Avenue and 7th Street projects hit developmental snags
Covington’s Madison Avenue and 7th Street Streetscape projects are moving forward, albeit at a slower pace than initially anticipated. The project has been affected by a number of snags that have delayed the project’s progress. Chris Clemons, senior engineer at WSP USA Inc., and Rich Anthony, assistant project manager for Covington, spoke at the most […]
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New license location impeding Burlington traffic project
Clerk’s office, where licenses are made. Moore said the office “began to transfer and closed and integrated into this facility” on First Financial Drive, “and that added a substantial amount of traffic.”Â
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Edgewood OKs new salt dome
Edgewood General Services Director Rick Lunnemann talked to council Monday night, outlining a plan to create a new, larger salt dome for the city, to be located on the same site as the present salt dome on South Loop road. “I’m here tonight to talk to you about a potential project for next year’s fiscal […]
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I-71/75 rolling road blocks scheduled for March 20
East Kentucky Power has scheduled rolling road blocks for March 20 on I-71/75 so that road crews can pull a line across the interstate just north of the Rest Area (177.13 mile-marker). Starting at 6 a.m, the road blocks will begin at U.S. 42 southbound and at the I-71/75 split northbound, approximately 10 MPH. If […]
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Public meeting scheduled on KY 8 Licking River Bridge progress
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be holding a public meeting on March 30 to discuss potential improvements to the KY 8 Licking River Bridge project. The meeting will provide a project update, as well as proposed alternatives for public review and input. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments with […]
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Work begins today on Texas Turnaround to reduce accidents on Brent Spence
Work begins today on a Texas Turnaround as part of a state-funded plan to reduce accidents by changing how traffic merges from Covington onto Northbound I-71 and I-75 on the Brent Spence Bridge. But don’t worry — the 4th Street ramp isn’t expected to close until the project nears completion. The project aims to improve […]
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Senate explores the idea of a nuclear power plant in Kentucky
As the coal industry continues to shrink, Senators in Kentucky are exploring the option of nuclear energy. Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 171 in the Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, which, if passed, would request that the Legislative Research Commission explore the option of funding sources and research institutions that […]
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Covington officials launch survey to learn how residents want federal grants used
City of Covington officials have launched a survey to learn how residents would like to see the city use its annual allocation of funds from the federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. There will also be a virtual hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 21. Residents can join the Zoom meeting and weigh in […]
