A resurfacing project on Alexandria Pike in Campbell County began over the weekend and is expected to be finished later this month. Road crews are expected to work on Alexandria Pike just north of Plum Creek Road and extend north to around Nagel Road, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Contractors should begin milling/paving by […]
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I-471 resurfacing project update
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office has provided an update for the resurfacing project on I-471 continuing this week. Monday, Aug. 28: I-471 southbound right lane closure south of Grand Avenue to the south of US 27 (Alexandria Pike) exit. Additionally, the off-ramp from I-471 southbound to US 27 will be closed from 8 p.m. […]
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Cold Spring approves plans for Link Lane intersection to pave way for future development
Cold Spring is eyeing approximately 12 acres of land in the city for future development; but first, the city’s planning commission had to approve plans to prepare the site for future growth. The site is located on Alexandria Pike/U.S. 27, approximately 600 feet south of the intersection of Alexandria Pike and the northern end of […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Alexandria Pike
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. I’ve mentioned in previous Streetscapes that sometimes I visit an area, thinking I know it, but when I get there, I’m shown a new world. There are so many businesses in this area that I […]
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Old Soul Creatives brings ‘modern-retro functional art’ to Southgate
Natalie Mairose describes herself as an old soul, so when her Elton John record broke during the COVID-19 lockdown, she used her time to make it into a scrapbook, paving the way for her brand new store, Old Soul Creatives. Her store at 2304 Alexandria Pike in Southgate is so new that it has been […]
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Alexandria Pike’s little Christmas tree is back
In March of this year, the District 6 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began replacing aging concrete with new asphalt at the U.S. 27 and Interstate 471 interchange. After many months of construction, that which required lane and ramp closures, the projected completed in October. One of the casualties of the construction, other than some frustrated commuters […]
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Fort Thomas Makes Participation in US 27 Corridor Coalition Official
Development of the US 27 corridor is the focus of a collaboration between Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Southgate and Newport, along with other area partners. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas is the first city to sign onto a memorandum of understanding between Northern Kentucky communities and other partners along the US […]
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Alexandria Pike’s Little Christmas Tree Provides Holiday Cheer
By Kara Uhl In the median of Alexandria Pike, next to DEP’s Fine Wine & Spirits in Fort Thomas, is a little decorated Christmas tree. For most of December folks have driven past the tree, driving to and from work, chauffeuring children and tackling seemingly never-ending holiday to-do lists. And that little tree, all red […]
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Police Still Searching For Suspect In Campbell County in Connection to Stolen Semi
Police are searching for a man on Alexandria Pike near Low Gap road on the border of Cold Spring and Alexandria after he allegedly stole a semi-truck in Sharonville, Ohio. A police pursuit ensued there and into Kentucky, resulting in multiple vehicles being struck, including at least one police cruiser. According to police, a Fort […]
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Alexandria’s County Market to Close After 41 Years
County Market is located at 7109 Alexandria Pike. (photo: Google) After more than 41 years in business, Alexandria’s County Market will close its doors soon. Owner Dave Kremer said the company made the decision when its lease came up. “We looked at how the economy was going and our business, and decided not to renew […]