Roadwork this week throughout Northern Kentucky could cause delays and result in lane closures for motorists.
Here's a look at a list issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 of work underway this week in the region:
BOONE COUNTYI-71 NB to I-75/71 NB - The left lane of the NB I-71 on ramp to NB I-75 will be closed until needed repairs are made. Delays are possible.
Ashby Fork Road (CR 1329) – Ashby Fork Road is closed to through traffic for bridge construction approximately ¾ mile south of the Ashby Fork Road/Petersburg Road (KY 20) intersection. Traffic will be detoured along Petersburg Road (KY 20) and Woolper Road. Ashby Fork Road is scheduled to be reopened by August 10, 2009.
Industrial Road (KY 1829) – As construction continues on this project, please watch for work crews on Industrial Road (KY 1829) from US 42 to Dixie Highway (US 25) and on Dixie Highway (US 25) from New Buffington Road to the railroad crossing south of the Industrial Road/US 25 intersection. Please watch for flaggers and be aware of trucks entering and exiting the highway. The speed limit is reduced to 35 MPH on this project. Please be aware of a traffic diversion in place at the railroad crossing on US 25.
North Bend Road (KY 237) from I-275 to Kara Lane – As construction continues on this project, please watch for work crews along KY 237. Please watch for flaggers and be aware of trucks entering and exiting the highway. Traffic may be periodically stopped through this area to allow equipment to pass. Motorists are advised the speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH through this area. Left turns are prohibited from KY 237 Southbound at Northside Drive. Expect delays particularly during rush hour periods.
CAMPBELL COUNTYKY 2238 Three Mile Creek Road – Three Mile Creek Road (KY 2238) is closed between Johns Hill Road (KY 2345) and Gibson Lane. The road will be closed until the project is completed. A detour is marked, utilizing Johns Hill Road (KY 2345). Watch for construction traffic and trucks entering and leaving the roadway.
KY 709 – East Alexandria Pike Connector. – Work will begin on KY 709 between US 27 and the AA highway. Watch for construction traffic and flaggers.
KY 547—Riley Road – Work will begin on KY 547 between KY 8 and KY 1997. Watch for construction traffic and flaggers.
GALLATIN COUNTY US 127 @ mp 3.929 - Please be advised that US 127 at Mile Point 3.929 between I-71 and US 42 will be limited to 1 lane of traffic controlled by traffic signals. The lane width will be 9 foot. All vehicles over 9 ft. must use an alternate route. This lane closure will be in effect until further notice. This project is to widen the existing bridge at this location.
GRANT COUNTY KY 3025 – Helton Road (School Road) – KY 3025 will be closed at US 25 in Williamstown and at Cherry Hill Lane for approximately 2 weeks for bridge deck overlay and joint repairs. Trucks must use Baton Rouge Road (US 25X) to cross the railroad during this time.
I-75 @ MP 143-146 Northbound – On Friday night, June 26th beginning at 9:00 PM the traffic pattern will be shifted to the other side of the existing temporary barrier wall. On July 1st at 9:00 PM all Southbound traffic will be crossing over to the northbound side of I-75 at approximately MP 152 and traveling on that side until approximately MP 145 where they will cross back to the southbound side of the interstate. This pattern will remain until further notice with a temporary barrier wall separating 2 lanes of traffic in both directions. Please be aware of trucks entering and leaving the project area.
I-75 (MP 144 – MP 152) – Northbound and Southbound traffic has been restored to the original pattern of two lanes in each direction. The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH on this project. During daytime working hours, rolling roadblocks may be used for short periods to slow traffic for blasting operations. As Construction continues on this project, please watch for trucks entering and leaving the highway.
Keefer Road (KY 2936) @ I-75 – Traffic has been shifted to this newly re-aligned section of Keefer Road. As work continues through this area, please watch for flaggers and for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect minor delays.
Lawrenceville Road (KY 1993) @ I-75 -Traffic has been shifted to the newly re-aligned section of Lawrenceville Road bridge as work continues through this area, please watch for flaggers and for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect minor delays.
Sipple Road (KY 2947) @ I-75 - Traffic has been shifted to the newly re-aligned section of Mason Sipple Road bridge over I-75, please watch for flaggers and for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect minor delays.
HARRISON COUNTY
CR 1223 Twin Creek Road – Twin Creek Road will be closed to through traffic one mile southwest of the junction with KY 356 beginning the week of June 8th due to bridge replacement over Twin Creek. Look for signs for the closure. The road will be closed for approximately 4 months.
KENTON COUNTYI-75 @ MP 183-190 – Various lane closures on I-275 NB and SB can be expected during overnight hours. The lane closures may be encountered between mile points 183 – 190.
KY 371 Buttermilk Pike – The right southbound lane of KY 371 will be closed between Anderson Road and High Street. The right southbound lane of KY 371 north of Anderson Road will be marked as “right turn only”. Expect delays. If possible, motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
OWEN COUNTYKY 22 - Gratz Bridge (approximately at the 6 mile marker) – The Gratz Bridge replacement project has begun. Clearing and grubbing is the only operation taking place this week. Blasting may begin next week with hauling blasted material beginning soon after. Traffic is allowed during daylight hours but is not allowed from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. There will be some one way traffic during these operations.
PENDLETON COUNTYCarter’s Chapel Road (CR 1318) Closure at Rogers Road – The Carter’s Chapel Bridge Replacement over Seller’s Branch has begun. The roadway will be closed to through traffic to start bridge replacement. Detour routes are posted at Gardnersville-Portland Road (KY 491) to the south and on Gardnersville Road to the north. Traffic will be detoured onto Rogers Road. The road will be closed a maximum of 180 days.
