by PAT LaFLEUR City Reporter, Fort Thomas Matters Northern Kentucky drivers can expect another few weeks of construction crews along I-471 SB, but this weekend should present the last of the major traffic restrictions and closures. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office (KTCD6) outlined on Wednesday a number of significant traffic restrictions that will […]
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Revive the Drive Promises Rolling Lane Closures All Weekend
A new wrinkle in Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6’s Revive the Drive project, now culminating its second and final phase of major upgrades to I-471, will hit the road this weekend as overhead signs are replaced for a major portion of the highway’s southbound lanes. This will result in weekend-long lane restrictions and periodic […]
More “Revive the Drive” Fun for I-471: How it Affects Ft. Thomas
Note to state officials: rhyming traffic pattern platitudes do not make your construction plans more palatable. Getting anywhere via I-471 is not going to be a joy this summer. In fact, it is going to suck. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet unveiled more time tables and plans today just as the weather (and tempers) begin to […]
471 “Revive the Drive” Short Cuts
By Pat Lafleur, FortThomasMatters City Beat If you used I-471 SB at all this past weekend, I’m sorry to assume that you’ve suffered a rude awakening. Yes, as with every Spring thaw, the orange barrels have resurfaced, and this year with a vengeance. Here’s a run-down of the road construction projects that will impact your […]

