Boone County continued discussions about swapping control of Hicks Pike, a county road, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Hicks Pike is located in southern Boone County near Interstate-75 and the Triple Crown subdivision – one of the largest suburban developments in Northern Kentucky. Hicks Pike, which is approximately 2.1 miles long, serves as a connector […]
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Do you have a sober ride for St. Patrick’s Day weekend?
With St. Patrick’s Day less than a week away, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding people to plan out sober rides in advance. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is known for large festivals, parades, and parties that often include alcohol. Subsequently, it’s a day that typically sees an influx of drunk-driving-related incidents, […]
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Should Boone County swap roads with the state?
CORRECTION: The original version of this article contained errors related to the street names in the project. The relevant lines have been corrected. — LINK nky editorial, Feb. 21, 2025 The Boone County Fiscal Court is considering swapping ownership of one of its county roads, Hicks Pike, with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which is responsible […]
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Students have until Feb. 1 to apply for KYTC scholarships
Students have until Feb. 1 to apply for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scholarships for construction management and civil engineering. Aimed at ensuring the cabinet has a pool of qualified candidates, the scholarships are split into three categories: Learn more about eligibility and application instructions at transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/default.aspx.
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Newport traffic light adjustments aim to ease bridge detour congestion
Slight tweaks to traffic lights on Third Street in Newport may help ease detour congestion from the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) said engineers made additional changes “that should help signal coordination and synchronization in an effort to move traffic more efficiently through the corridor to I-471.” Simply […]
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Steel repairs on a Boone County bridge to start Monday
The Carroll Cropper Bridge, a steel arch truss bridge connecting Boone County to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, will undergo repairs starting on Jan. 20. Completed in 1977, the Carroll Cropper Bridge is one of many across the country built with T-1 steel – a treated steel known for being highly amenable to welding and machining. During a […]
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Here’s how to stay safe on the road this holiday road trip season
Whether you’re heading over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house or you’re taking a trip, you’ll be one of millions on the road this holiday season. In anticipation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offered up a series of tips to help motorists arrive at their respective holiday landing spots safely. “Please give yourself […]
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Fort Wright asks state to take over Dudley Road bridge
The Fort Wright City Council has asked the state of Kentucky to take over ownership and maintenance of a bridge on Dudley Road, which traverses Banklick Creek and leads into an area containing Gateway Community and Technical College’s Transportation Technology Center, a pumping station for Sanitation District 1 and – in time – a new regional fire training facility.
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Boone County rejects plan for government-funded electric vehicle charging stations
Boone County has decided not to install government-funded electric vehicle charging stations due to the denial of a grant to cover the local match, and concerns about ongoing maintenance costs and replacement requirements.
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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 […]
