Kentucky is seeking proposals from private-sector companies that want to bid on the state’s expanding electric vehicle charging network, according to an announcement from the governor’s office. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued a request for proposals to build up to 37 stations along the interstates and parkways in the […]
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Local municipalities share input on Brent Spence Bridge corridor designs
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor will be making big aesthetic changes to the region over the next few years, including the I-71/75 overpasses in Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. At Fort Wright’s June 7 city council meeting, City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey presented the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) designs for the Kyles Lane overpass. “KYTC […]
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Daily lane closures scheduled on Madison Pike in Fort Mitchell through early June
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that upcoming lane closures will occur in Fort Mitchell along KY 17, also known as Madison Pike, around the 17-mile point for the construction of a church driveway and new turn lanes. The work began on May 8 and will continue until early June. “Crews will close the left lanes […]
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Collaboration, ‘complete streets,’ focus of Kenton County mayors’ group gathering
It’s a fact of life: Warmer spring temperatures mean the season of road closures, orange barrels, and heavy traffic is upon us. With a busy season of upcoming road maintenance projects on the horizon, Kenton county mayors were eager to hear an update from Bob Yaeger, chief district engineer at Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 […]
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KYTC crews will soon start spraying for nuisance weeds
Written by WCPO’s Raven Richard The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will soon spray for nuisance weeds that can create a hazard for drivers across the Commonwealth. KYTC crews will target a dozen noxious weeds, which could grow several feet tall. Transportation officials said if these plants are left to grow along highways, they could obscure drivers’ […]
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Fort Thomas officials offer plan to move forward on Route 8
Next month will mark four years since the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed a section of Old State Route 8 in Fort Thomas due to mudslides and unsafe conditions. If the state accepts a new proposal by city officials, a solution and potential reopening could finally be on the horizon. Last year, state officials notified Campbell […]
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After woman’s death on bridge, cities, state agree to protected bike lane
The Northern Kentucky cycling community has been advocating vocally for increased bike safety measures along the 11th Street Bridge since Gloria San Miguel was struck and killed on the bridge last month. Their activism is starting to pay off. Matt Butler, president of the Devou Good Foundation, announced on Twitter that the City of Covington, […]
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New 4th Street Bridge project details shared with NKY business leaders
Kentucky state representatives and a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) official were on hand at the Grand Banquet Hall in Covington on Thursday to talk to Northern Kentucky business leaders about the progress of the 4th Street Bridge project, and unveil some new details. Those details included tentative timelines, the new design process and the estimated […]
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Covington approves two key Brent Spence agreements, giving city ‘seat at the table’
For years, Covington Mayor Joe Meyer has gone back and forth with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet over how the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project will affect the city, and how the city can better position itself to be an integral part of the project. Meyer said he has fought to make sure Covington doesn’t get […]
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet encouraging motorcycle, bicycle safety
May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month in the Bluegrass state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office of Highway Safety is joining the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind all road users to work together to help prevent crashes, injuries, and deaths on Kentucky roadways. “We’re entering the warmer months and that typically means […]
