Road construction is in full swing as spring ushers in warmer weather. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently released a calendar for road projects in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, to let drivers know what to expect in the coming months.
Boone County
- A widening and road improvement project is in progress on KY 3159, locally named Ted Bushelman Boulevard. On Monday, April 11, starting at 8:30 a.m., traffic will shift to the new alignment, weather permitting. This work will cause some delays, and temporary paint will indicate where the lanes have shifted. KYTC said drivers can expect short interruptions on Aero Parkway at Ted Bushelman/Wendell Ford intersection for traffic signal adjustments. Traffic will remain in the new pattern for several months while crews continue to work on the roadway. The project is scheduled to be completed by July 31.
- Another project at the bridge on U.S. 42, located at mile marker 13.9 over I-71/75, will add a new westbound lane and pedestrian sidewalk. The project is currently underway. Both shoulders are closed within the project area for approximately one-quarter mile at the US 42 interchange on I-71/75 north and southbound. Traffic on westbound US 42 is shifted to the north while crews work on widening the south side of the road. No permanent lane closures on US 42 are anticipated during the project, which will continue during spring 2022.
- A project on Pleasant Valley Road between Valley View Drive and Rogers Lane. The roadway is being widened and re-aligned and includes the construction of a bridge and roundabout. Lanes are being redirected and will remain in their current two-lane configuration for the rest of the project.
- Construction is underway on Mt. Zion Road at Tiburon Drive and Dixie Highway. The entrance to Kroger from Mt. Zion Rd. will be closed temporarily, and is scheduled to reopen April 22.
- Work is in progress at the KY 338 (Richwood Road) Double Crossover Diamond (DCD) interchange, and U.S. 25 Dixie Highway Transport Drive at US 25 is closed. The closure is expected to remain in place through mid-2022. The existing intersection of Richwood Rd. and Dixie Highway is permanently closed.
- Traffic on US 25 is using the new pavement between Duffel Lane and Logistics Boulevard. Signage has been put into place to direct drivers through the new traffic pattern, and a new traffic signal is operational at the intersection of Best Pal Dr. and Richwood Rd. The project is scheduled to be completed in late summer 2023.
- The intersection of Paddock Rd. and Richwood Rd. (KY 338) has been reopened. Traffic on Richwood Rd. from the Frogtown Connector west to the new roundabout is using the new pavement to allow for improvements on the south side of the road. This travel pattern is expected to be in place through the end of 2022.
- New I-275 and Graves Road Interchange is now open to traffic. Now, work will continue on a new road connecting to KY 20 (Petersburg Road). Crews will be working throughout the day on the southern end of the new Graves Road interchange to establish access for local property owners on Graves Road from the new interchange. A cul-de-sac has been built at the northern end of Graves Road, and the connection to KY 20 has not yet been built. KYTC expects the connection will be open by June 1.
As temperatures begin to rise, work activities will pick up in the project area. Specifically:
- Drivers may notice barrels have been placed on KY 237 at the I-275 interchange. The shoulders in this area are closed, and the speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph.
- Graves Rd. has been reopened to local traffic only between Worldwide Boulevard and Sequoia Drive.
- The Graves Road leg of the KY 237 roundabout is closed. A detour route using Worldwide Boulevard to Graves Road will be put into place and marked with signage. The intersection will be a new four-way stop. This travel pattern will remain in place as utility relocation and construction work continues at the new roundabout. Access to Graves Road from the KY 237 roundabout is expected to be closed through March, pending completion of utility relocation and weather.
Boone County Railroad Crossings Update:
- The Old Lexington Pike railroad crossing just south of Richwood Road is closed
- The railroad crossing at Richwood Rd. and US 25 is permanently closed.
Boone-Kenton counties
- The KY 536/Mt. Zion Road Corridor is bring widened from mile markers 13.2 to 14.7. The road is being widened from two to four lanes between U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) and KY 1303 (Turkeyfoot Road).
- Two roundabouts will be built at the intersection of Mt. Zion and Sigmon Lane and on Mt. Zion Road approximately one-third of a mile west of Turkeyfoot Road. Utility relocation is currently taking place. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023.
Campbell County
- A bridge rehabilitation project is in progress at KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway) at the 18 milepost on the truss bridge that crosses Twelvemile Creek. Crews will be on-site clearing the area to prepare for construction. A total closure is in progress and the bridge will be closed to traffic for 150 days. Motorists will be encouraged to use the signed detour by taking KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway) to KY 2828 (Ivor Road) to KY 9 (AA Highway) to KY 547 (4 Mile Road) to KY 8 (Mary Ingles Highway).
- A safety improvement project is in progress on U.S. 27. Construction will focus on three areas: the KY 177 intersection (17.1-17.5 marker )going northbound to the KY 3162 (Lock Road) intersection; the Boss Dunaway Road intersection (19 milepost) in northern Pendleton County; and the intersection of Plum Creek Church Road (1 milepost) in southern Campbell County.
Kenton County
- A resurfacing project on KY 17 (Madison Pike) is in progress. The project area is from Pelly Road to the I-275 interchange. Work will take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday. A single lane closure will be in place. The initial closures will be needed to install new traffic loops for the signals. The lane and location of the closure will be removed by 6 a.m. each morning. Milling and resurfacing is scheduled to start in late April or early May.
- A Texas Turnaround Project at Fourth Street in Covington to I-71/75 northbound aims to move traffic more efficiently. Once construction is completed, the existing entrance ramp will be permanently closed. Drivers will follow signs to access Pike Street by using the existing ramp that carries traffic to I-71/75 southbound, then turn left onto a new ramp, then left again onto I-71/75 northbound. There will be no longer be traffic signals. The right lane of the ramp from I-71/75 southbound to Pike Street is closed. One lane of travel will remain open on the ramp at all times. This travel pattern is expected to remain in place for approximately three months through mid-June. The entrance ramp to I-71/75 northbound from Fourth Street will not immediately be closed.
- On Monday, April 11, at approximately 9 p.m., weather permitting, the entrance ramp to I-71/75 northbound from Pike Street will be closed for 180 days. A detour route will be put into place and marked with signage. Traffic will be directed to follow Bullock St. to I-71/75 southbound to Kyles Lane and then re-enter I-71/75 northbound.
- Also, on Monday, April 11, at approximately 9 p.m., weather permitting, the exit ramp from I-71/75 northbound to Fifth Street will be closed for 180 days. A detour route will be put into place and marked with signage. Traffic will be directed to use the 12th Street exit from I-71/75 northbound to Simon Kenton Way to Pike St. to Main St. to Fifth Street.
- Construction on a new, two-lane road will realign Hands Pike from the KY 17 (Madison Pike) and KY 3035 (Old Madison Pike) intersection to Crystal Lake Drive is in progress. KY 3035 (Old KY 17) is closed to traffic between KY 17 and KY 1501. Drivers can use KY 17 to KY 1501 to KY 3035 as a detour. Blasting operations are in progress. Blasting may occur in the project area Monday – Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- The John A. Roebling Bridge is open.
- A safety improvement project is in progress on KY 2373 (Bromley-Crescent Springs Road) between Anderson Road and Amsterdam Road. The road is closed to through traffic until fall 2022 so that crews can install a box culvert and retaining wall. Motorists may use Anderson Road (KY 2373) to Buttermilk Pike (KY 371) to Collins Road to Amsterdam Road as a detour.