An investment of $2.7 million across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons project is set to begin in the summer.
These five projects are working toward the completion of Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile multi-use path along the riverfront that will connect the river cities from Devou Park in the west to Pendery Park in the east. Since the early 2000s, it has been Southbank Partners, a regional development organization’s signature project.
“These exciting projects represent a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to develop the Northern Kentucky riverfront into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable destination for all,” said President and CEO of Southbank Partners Will Weber.
The current round of funding for Riverfront Commons follows the award of a $4.7 million RAISE grant project that funds the planning, design, and engineering of sections of Riverfront Commons. Overall, funding secured for Riverfront Commons has totaled $8 million over the last five years.
The five projects are as follows:
Newport: James Taylor Park (Riverboat Row and Earthen Levee)
Repair and replace .5 miles of Riverfront Commons on top of the earthen levee (Levee path); and design, engineer and construct .5 miles of Riverfront Commons in James Taylor Park (Rivers Edge path)
Distance: 1 mile
Estimated completion date: Spring 2025
Newport: Port of Entry (Dave Cowens and Riverboat Row)
Improve Riverfront Commons and the adjacent area along Dave Cowens Drive and Riverboat Row through various enhancements and maintenance projects.
Distance: 1 mile
Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Ludlow: Phase two: Ludlow Memorial Park (Adela Ave. to Hooper St.)
Construct a .25-mile section of Riverfront Commons
Distance: .25 miles
Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
Silver Grove: Phase one: 4-Mile Trailhead (4 Mile to Ash Street)
Design, engineer and construct .2 miles of Riverfront Commons in Silver Grove along Mary Ingles Highway from 4-Mile to Ash Street.
Distance: .2 miles
Estimated completion date: Summer 2025
Dayton: Berry Street Connection (Berry Street and Manhattan Harbour Blvd)
Design and engineer a connection from phase two of Riverfront Commons in Dayton to the intersection of Berry Street and Manhattan Harbour Blvd.
Distance: .1 miles
Estimated completion date: Fall 2024
