What you need to know Various changes to the Chick-fil-A on Madison Pike (KY-17) in Fort Wright got the stamp of approval from the Kenton County Planning Commission Thursday night. Changes include the addition of a new drive-thru lane and the addition of dedicated turn lanes, all with the aim of reducing traffic and improving […]
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Fort Wright reviews municipal traffic code
Fort Wright city administration is taking a close look at its municipal traffic code. The city is trying to “clean up” a code with parts that they haven’t examined in decades. “We want to go through this so the code is truly an index of Fort Wright’s traffic ordinances,” Fort Wright City Administrator Jill Cain […]
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Don’t park within two feet of someone’s driveway in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell City Council amended its code of ordinances to prohibit parking within two feet of a public or private driveway after police and city officials noticed an increasing problem with driveways being blocked. “We changed up the ordinance to allow the police to issue citations for this offense,” Mayor Jude Hehman said. “If someone […]
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Heavy police presence on Amsterdam Road aims to curb unsafe driving
Fort Wright residents can look forward to a “heavy” police presence on Amsterdam Road, specifically around its intersections at Morris and Redwood. A Jan. 22 press release cites the “rising number of traffic violations routinely occurring in this area,” as the reason behind the increased patrols. “Unfortunately, we continue to receive legitimate complaints from residents […]
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Here’s when to expect Big Mac Bridge traffic to improve
Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Transportation are implementing new strategies to mitigate traffic congestion caused by the closed southbound lanes of I-471, including traffic cameras, a detour strategy, and signal timing adjustments.
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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 […]
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Here are the detours to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge while repairs are underway
Drivers can avoid increased traffic and congestion due to closures on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge by taking alternative routes. Find out where they are here.
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Fort Mitchell considers speed hump ordinance changes
The Fort Mitchell Safety Committee met on July 22 before the regular city council meeting to discuss potential changes to the city’s speed hump ordinance, which they showed support for and was approved later that night. The current speed hump ordinance and its lack of efficiency have been on the minds of the council for […]
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Citizen petitions for change at the intersection of Dixie and Highland
Fort Mitchell citizens are signing a petition to demand changes at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Highland Avenue. The petition, which has been active for just a couple of weeks, has over 500 signatures and aims to get the attention of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “This intersection has become increasingly hazardous for both pedestrians […]
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Fort Wright police department to implement solar-powered speed radar signs
Fort Wright Police Department will purchase solar-powered speed radar signs to replace some of the current battery-powered signs, which will be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and will be installed around the city by summer.