The Covington Riverwalk will undergo a detour beginning May 1 as construction on the Brent Spence replacement bridge project begins. Specifically, roughly half a mile between Wright Street and Rivercenter Boulevard will close. The nearby ABM Parking Lot, which is not part of the Riverwalk, will also close. Trail users will have to detour onto […]
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Work near Riverfront Commons in Covington to start next month
Tree clearing and other work for the Brent Spence project will begin near the Riverfront Commons in Covington on April 13. The work will take place adjacent to the trail from the intersection of Highway Avenue, or KY-8, and Wright Street to the east end of the parking lot along the riverfront near the Clay […]
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How to contribute to the Goebel Park Master Plan
Covington residents can now contribute their recommendations to the new Goebel Park Master Plan. Goebel Park, located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, is one of the city’s key landmarks, but its proximity to the impending work on the Brent Spence Bridge means the future of the park is in flux. “The Master Plan will explore opportunities […]
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What’s happening with the Brent Spence this summer?
Construction for part of the Brent Spence project begins this summer in Covington, and residents can expect to see some changes as the work progresses. “We’re looking forward to it,” Mayor Ron Washington told reporters at the Tuesday meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “However, we do know there’s going to be pain for our […]
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Residents call for safe, accessible closure of Riverfront Commons
The Brent Spence Project is looking to close a portion of the Riverfront Commons to make way for construction, and safety was on the minds of Covington (and some non-Covington) residents this week as the city voted to accept the project’s commitment to minimize harm during the closure. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to essentially […]
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Fort Wright leaders travel to learn about roundabouts
Members of Fort Wright City Council traveled to Carmel, Indiana this month to learn more about roundabouts and traffic circles. The Brent Spence Corridor Project may be bringing roundabouts to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. In response, Fort Wright council members have a lot of questions. Mayor Dave Hatter wanted to remind citizens that the […]
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Covington meeting ends in arrests; Fort Wright considers changes to Kyles Lane overpass
Covington Commission approved new regulations and fees for medical cannabis businesses, Fort Wright considered potential aesthetic changes to Kyles Lane overpass, and Fort Thomas unanimously approved a new Unified Development Ordinance.
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Fort Wright considers potential aesthetic changes to Kyles Lane overpass
Fort Wright is considering potential changes to the design of the overpass slated to go over Kyles Lane as part of the Brent Spence Corridor Project, with the city council and mayor discussing the pros and cons of the new design proposals.
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Roundabouts coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell?
Roundabouts may be coming to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented information about potential roundabouts at Fort Wright’s city council meeting on Nov. 20. Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell, among other local municipalities, looked at potential overpass designs as part […]
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Environmental groups sue Brent Spence Corridor Project
UPDATE: The groups leveling the suit released an amended complaint with updated defendant names late in the day on Oct. 17, 2024. The attached complaint is the amended complaint, which is otherwise identical to their original filing. –LINK nky editorial, Oct. 18, 2024. A coalition of transportation and environmental nonprofits have sued the Brent Spence […]