A change in Kentucky law could add another two years to Newport’s long-delayed U.S. 27 and Carothers Road improvement project, which city officials had hoped to put out to bid in early 2027. Newport officials discussed the latest setback during a project update on Aug.17, saying a provision removed from state law this year has […]
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U.S. 27 drivers face new school bus rules in Alexandria ahead of back-to-school season
School buses making stops along U.S. 27 will now bring traffic in both directions to a halt under a change to Kentucky law. The Alexandria Police Department is warning drivers of the new bus laws ahead of Campbell County Schools’ return to classrooms on Aug. 12. In the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers passed changes to KRS 189.370, […]
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U.S. 27 safety improvement project in Campbell County begins July 13
The U.S. 27 “Safety Improvement Project” in Campbell County begins July 13. Crews will begin work on a highway safety improvement project at the intersection of Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) and Kenton Station Road (KY 1936). This work was originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 6, but has been pushed back one week. The project […]
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Daily closures on U.S. 27, AA Highway in Cold Spring begin Thursday
Temporary road closures on U.S. 27 and the AA Highway in Cold Spring will begin on Aug. 15 due to scheduled blasting operations associated with the Cold Spring Pointe development, with closures lasting for approximately 10 minutes daily at 7 p.m.
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Licking Pike bridge replacement: 50-day traffic detour
A bridge replacement project on Licking Pike will begin on March 4 and will close the Scaffold Creek crossing for 50 days while contractors install the new structure.
