The Fourth Street Bridge that connects Covington and Newport is set to undergo a routine inspection. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that on Tuesday, April 1, inspection crews will conduct a detailed assessment of the bridge between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. The inspection is expected to take several days, with completion anticipated […]
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Kenton County infrastructure update: KY-536, Wolf Road and more
Kenton County Public Works updated the fiscal court on the progress of several key infrastructure projects. On Feb. 25, Public Works Director Spencer Stork told the Kenton County Fiscal Court that the department recently met with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to discuss the progress of some of the state’s most pressing projects within the county, […]
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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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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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High water closes roads across NKY, drivers warned to stay alert
High water levels are impacting roads across Northern Kentucky and its surrounding rural counties. On Tuesday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office issued updates on which roads in Northern Kentucky are closed due to high water levels. KYTC urges drives to check GoKY for traffic conditions before traveling and to never drive through a flooded roadway. […]
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I-471 bridge fire repair update: Shoring towers all installed to begin repair assessment
All six shoring towers have been installed underneath the southbound lanes of I-471 on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. The towers will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation and contractor to inspect and assess what repairs are needed after a massive fire broke out underneath the bridge two weeks ago. Inspections are scheduled to take […]
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Here’s how to get around the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closure
Firefighters don’t yet have a timeline for when they think the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, known locally as the Big Mac Bridge, will reopen after repairs, but Ohio Department of Transportation spokesperson Matt Bruning said, “it will not be days.” Here are detours you can take while crews work to repair the bridge: In Kentucky, […]
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KYTC announces reduced impact on Goebel Park, other Brent Spence project updates
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ohio Department of Transportation held a press conference Friday afternoon to release seven changes in the design of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which include three major changes on the Kentucky side and four on the Ohio side. The updates do not relate to the bridge itself but rather […]
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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 is offering a series of tips to help motorists arrive at their respective holiday landing spots safely. “Please give yourself […]
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Single lane closures to occur on I-71/I-75 northbound in Kenton County on Sunday
I-71/I-75 northbound toward the Brent Spence Bridge from the 12th Street exit into Covington will occur this Sunday to allow for road crews to perform repairs to the lighting and medians along the highway, according to a recent announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The left lane will close first, beginning at 9 p.m. and […]