Construction in all Sectors in Northern Kentucky Sees Significant Increase in First Three Quarters of 2020 (Img: Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky) After a brief pause in the residential construction sector of the building industry, there has been a large increase in permitting activity in Northern Kentucky. Single family permits have risen 20% over […]
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Johnson Elementary School Construction Well Underway
Construction on the new Johnson Elementary is moving along. This is Building One near the corner of Cliffview and North Fort Thomas avenues. by Robin Gee When Johnson Elementary School teachers, staff and students return to in-person learning next fall, if all goes well, they will have brand new school buildings on their campus. Construction […]
Construction Site to Close Sidewalk Temporarily on N. Fort Thomas and Highland Avenue
A portion of the sidewalk is closed for construction along North Fort Thomas and Highland. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The construction site for the development slated for Fort Thomas’ Central Business District will begin soon and that means a temporary sidewalk closure on N. Fort Thomas Avenue and Woodland Place. Fencing was […]
Are Accidents Increasing on the Combs-Hehl Bridge?
While work may slow in winter months, construction on Combs-Hehl Bridge continues through 2020. By Robin Gee As the cold and snow approaches, the “orange barrel” season for highway construction is slowing down, but caution on the roadways is as important as ever – and not just because of icy conditions. Distracted driving, which […]
Road Work on Memorial Parkway this Week
Expect some delays. Update via Sgt. Casey Kilgore, Fort Thomas Police Department: “The state has a contract with Eaton Asphalt to begin repaving Memorial Parkway (this) week. They will be starting closest to the center of town, and working their way out towards Newport.
Update on Newport Pavilion
This week’s edition of the Cincinnati Business Courier gives an update on the Newport Pavilion shopping center off 471 and Memorial Pkwy. Despite the progress that has been made this spring the time line continues to slip for openings and Bear Creek Capital continues to be tight lipped regarding final tenants. I placed multiple calls […]

