Mann Elementary School student Simran Lad delivered a first-place entry in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Adopt-a-Highway art contest. The “Can it, Kentucky” entry in the age 5 to 8 bracket captured top honors, promoting the theme of keeping roadsides free of litter, officials said. There were nearly 900 art entries statewide from students ages 5 […]
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Florence Police Department officer receives state honor
A Florence police officer received a state award for her work keeping the roads safe. During the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards hosted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety in Lexington on Nov. 29, Officer Haley Ransler received a plaque for most impaired driving arrests within the Florence Police Department from Oct. […]
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Licking Pike bridge maintenance project in Campbell County begins Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office has announced a bridge maintenance project on KY 9, also known as Licking Pike, CSX railroad overpass (21.9-mile point) in Campbell County beginning Monday, Dec. 4. Crews will be on-site daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A right lane closure on KY 9 southbound will be at […]
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Overnight I-71/75 northbound lane closures in Kenton County Tuesday
There will be evening/overnight lane closures on I-71/75 northbound through the I-275 interchange from mile point 184.5 to 185.2 on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The left northbound lane will close at 9 p.m. and will switch to a double left lane closure at 11 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. One lane of I-71/75 […]
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Lane closure on U.S. 42 bridge in Boone County begins this week
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin corrective work on the U.S. 42 bridge in Boone County Tuesday. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the 13.8 to 14.2-mile points. Crews will work from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. This schedule will be in place through Friday, Nov. 17. This overnight work will require […]
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Overnight lane closure on Licking River overpass for drain cleaning tonight
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced an overnight lane closure on the Licking River overpass near Wilder (exit 77) in Kenton/Campbell County for drain cleaning tonight, Oct. 26. Work will be performed between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Crews will require a single right lane closure on the Licking River overpass (77.7 to […]
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Boone County to continue snow, ice services on state roads
Boone County will continue partnering with the state to provide snow and ice services on certain state-owned roadways within the county, officials said. During the last couple of snow and ice seasons, the county has entered an agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address approximately 50 miles of state roadways, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer […]
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Rolling roadblocks to occur on I-71/I-75 southbound flyover ramp Thursday
Rolling roadblocks will occur on the flyover ramp from I-275 westbound to southbound I-71/I-75 beginning on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m., according to the Kentucky Transportation Department District 6. The roadblocks are part of the ongoing traffic overlay project at the interchange that began at the beginning of September. The roadblocks will switch traffic […]
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Resurfacing project on Fort Thomas Ave. nearing completion
A small section of the resurfacing project on KY 1120, also known as Fort Thomas Avenue, was delayed due to a utility relocation in the project area but will continue this week. Now that utility work is complete, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office said crews will return to KY 1120 between Highland Avenue […]
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NKwhy: How do road repairs and maintenance work?
As the summer comes to an end, so do many road repair and maintenance projects, meaning less traffic and smoother roads for drivers. When you drive over the same pothole every day, it may lead you to wonder, “Who is supposed to be taking care of this?” We’re here to answer that question. Depending on […]