The city of Edgewood plans to begin widening Charter Oak Road in the first half of 2027, starting from the cul-de-sac and traveling north to meet recent renovations on Dudley Road by the end of 2028. Edgewood City Council discussed plans to widen the road last month, just before the holiday. Consulting firm Verdantas, formerly […]
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Surface work to cut Madison Pike to one lane
Madison Pike through part of Latonia will be reduced to one lane for about two weeks as Public Works crews from the City of Covington work to temporarily fix a corroded driving surface. The work started on June 5. The road, which is a state route, is on the radar of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet […]
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Union reveals plans for condo, retail development on Brilliance Avenue
A four-story condo and retail development is moving into the six-acre property at Brilliance Avenue and U.S. 42. The Grammas Center, named for the family that has owned the property for over 15 years, recently announced plans to build 12 four-story condos and open space for businesses to move in. The $50 million project was […]
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First Financial road project granted 15-day extension
An additional $27,520 is going toward a road project at First Financial Drive in Boone County, which is due to be completed in late June. Director of Public Works Rob Franxman said all of the underground work is complete but the crew has encountered some “soft, subgrade materials throughout a portion of the roadbed.” The […]
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Study: NKY Motorists lose more than $2K a Year on Damaged, Congested Roads
Lack of funding will lead to further deterioration, increased congestion and higher costs to motorists. Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Kentucky motorists a total of $4.5 billion statewide annually – $2,025 per driver in the Northern Kentucky area – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic […]
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Alexandria Pike’s little Christmas tree is back
In March of this year, the District 6 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began replacing aging concrete with new asphalt at the U.S. 27 and Interstate 471 interchange. After many months of construction, that which required lane and ramp closures, the projected completed in October. One of the casualties of the construction, other than some frustrated commuters […]
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Ramp from US-27 to I-471 North Closed Friday, June 7-10
Construction continues at US 27 at I-471 in Southgate, KY near Fort Thomas. This Friday, June 7 at 9 p.m. the ramp from US 27 to I-471 NB will be closed so road officials can remove the bad pavement and put down new. The ramp will reopen on Monday, June 10 at 6 a.m. The […]
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Are Accidents Increasing on the Combs-Hehl Bridge?
While work may slow in winter months, construction on Combs-Hehl Bridge continues through 2020. By Robin Gee As the cold and snow approaches, the “orange barrel” season for highway construction is slowing down, but caution on the roadways is as important as ever – and not just because of icy conditions. Distracted driving, which […]
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Memorial Parkway Bridge Opens
After 100+ days, the Memorial Parkway bridge has been reopened to through traffic. This is the turn lane heading south towards I-471. FTM file. A bridge restoration project on the KY 1120 (Memorial Parkway) that crosses over I-471 is finally complete after beginning construction on May 11. The project called for the bridge to be […]
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Construction on new bridge on Waterworks Road to begin August 22
Waterworks Road in Fort Thomas. FTM file. Construction on a new bridge over Taylor Creek on Waterworks Road (CS 1193) in Newport, Kentucky will begin August 22. “The new bridge and approaches will be constructed to current standards that will provide better mobility for the motorists who travel this roadway,” said Rob Hans, chief district engineer […]