Two new historical markers are coming to Kenton County sites, the Kenton County Historical Society announced. A ceremony is planned for both locations on Sunday, September 26. One marker will be placed at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Madison Pike (KY 17) about a quarter mile south of the Waffle House in Ft. […]
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Hands Pike Project to See Blasting Operations Start
Work to improve the alignment and safety of Hands Pike in South Covington picks up next week with blasting operations. Daily blasting is planned to begin on Monday, September 20 and happen through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A warning siren will sound five minutes and one minute before any blast, the Kentucky Transportation […]
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Lane Closures Coming to I-471 Thursday and Friday
Double lane closures are planned for Interstate 471 on Thursday and Friday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office said that work crews will be conducting a bridge inspection on the Highland Avenue Bridge over I-471. The lane closures will be needed from I-275 northbound towards the Grand Ave. exit on I-471. On Thursday, […]
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I-471 Lane Closures Scheduled for I-275 Ramp Inspection
KYTC District 6 crews will be conducting bridge inspection on the I -275 Eastbound flyover ramp to I-471 northbound. A double lane closure on I-471 will be needed from U.S. 27 in Highland Heights northbound toward Southgate. 14 N. Grand Ave. On Thursday, Sept. 16, crews will have the left two lanes closed on I-471 […]
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Part of Stevenson Road to Close Thursday for Railway Repair
Part of Stevenson Road in Erlanger will be closed for several hours on Thursday to allow for repairs on the railway crossing. The railroad crosses Stevenson (KY 236) near where the road intersects with Dixie Highway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office said that the road will be closed to through-traffic on Thursday […]
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Significant Contributions Announced in Purple People Bridge Repair Effort
The effort to repair the Purple People Bridge received significant contributions, it was announced on Monday. The Covington-based Devou Good Foundation is donating $154,000 while the John and Sue Topits Foundation announced a $100,000 matching grant towards the bridge repair project. The Purple People Bridge, which spans the Ohio River between Newport and Covington, is […]
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Purple People Bridge Receives Major Donations for Repairs
The effort to repair the pedestrian Purple People Bridge has received a major boost with the announcement of two major grants for the project. The Devou Good Foundation of Covington has announced a grant of up $154,000 to help fund the short-term repair of the bridge and a portion of the long-term repair. The […]
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Construction on New Covington Salt Dome Underway
Construction on the City of Covington’s new salt dome is underway. The city recently acquired a 3.68-acre property at 1730 Russell Street to house its public works department. The space for 1,500 tons of road salt will be constructed there, too. Part of the site was recently graded between the vacant warehouse building and the […]
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Fort Thomas Overflow, Drainage Issues to Be Addressed, SD1 Says
Sanitation District 1 will soon begin a combined sanitary sewer and storm sewer project along Memorial Parkway in Fort Thomas that is part of a long-term sewer overflow elimination plan under its Clean H2O40 amended consent decree program, the utility announced Tuesday. The project which will upsize about 2,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe […]
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SD1 to begin storm drainage projects in Fort Thomas
Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! Sanitation District No. 1 will soon begin a combined sanitary sewer and storm sewer project along […]
