Construction crews have kicked off work on the final phase of improvements to the Historic Kenton County Courthouse, located at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence.
This phase of work is centered on modernizing the historical structure’s entrance, including adding a women’s restroom, rebuilding the men’s restroom, updating the lobby and replacing aged windows. Additionally, improvements will also be made to the offices of both the Kenton County Sheriff and Property Valuation Administrator.
The courthouse suffered previous structural issues caused by water damage. Ultimately, the water damage was addressed during the project’s first phase in 2018. More recently, the building’s parking lot and sidewalks were redesigned to provide easier access and improved safety for residents.
Due to construction, the front entrance to the historic courthouse will be temporarily closed. However, residents can still access offices within the building through the back entrance.
The fourth phase of improvements is expected to wrap up in October. The work is
being completed by Schrudde and Zimmerman and is projected to cost $642,000.
With the ongoing renovations, the fiscal court will move its monthly meetings originally scheduled for Independence to the Kenton County Government Center located at 1840 Simon Kenton Way in Covington.