Department of Highways, District 6
Update of Current Construction Projects in District Six
Update of Current Construction Projects in District Six
Covington, Kentucky- (November 3, 2006) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District Six. Changes and/or additions from last report are underlined. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the following projects:
BOONE – KENTON COUNTIES
· I-275 Westbound from MP 0 to MP 3 -Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday, November 3, 2006 through 9:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006 through 9:00 AM Sunday, November 5, 2006. Expect delays.
· I-275 Westbound from MP 82 to MP 2-Traffic will be reduced to one lane nightly from Monday, November 6, 2006 through Thursday, November 9, 2006 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 through 9:00 AM Saturday, November 11, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2006 to 9:00 AM Sunday, November 12, 2006. Expect Delays.
BOONE COUNTY
· Turfway Road – Traffic may be reduced to one lane at various locations from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Turfway Road. Watch for flagging operations. Be aware of flagmen stopping traffic to allow trucks to enter and exit the area. There may be lane shifts designated by traffic cones and barrels along Turfway Road from Steeplechase to Turfway Park. Paving operations will be ongoing from Saturday November 4, 2006 through Friday, November 10, 2006 from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM in this area of Turfway.
· Old Union Road (US 42) from New US 42 South of Union (MP 9.7) extending North to New US 42 North of Union (MP 11.5) – Work continues on US 42 with traffic restricted to a single lane for culvert pipe installations. Watch for flaggers and for trucks entering and leaving the highway. Expect minor delays.
CAMPBELL COUNTY
· I-471 (Daniel Carter Beard Bridge) There will be lane closures on northbound I-471 on November 6th and 7th from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. There will be lane closures southbound on November 8th and 9th from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The closures for November 10th are yet to be determined.
· I-471 Southbound from MP 6 to MP 2 –Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday, November 3, 2006 through 9:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Saturday, November 4, 2006 through 9:00 AM Sunday, November 5, 2006. Expect delays.
· US 27, Falmouth to Newport Road – Construction is ongoing between KY 536 and A. J. Jolly Park. Watch for flaggers and construction traffic entering and leaving the roadway. The posted speed limit throughout the project is reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph. US 27 traffic has been switched to a new alignment near the intersection with KY 536. Please watch for traffic control devices and use caution in this area. Moreland Drive has been relocated north of its previous location, watch for signs and flaggers. Parkside Drive is closed at US 27, detour signs are posted. Craft Road is closed at the intersection of US 27. The closure will be permanent. An alternate route is posted using the “New Connector” road. The east side of Lickert Road is closed at the intersection of US 27. An alternate route is posted using the “New Connector” road. The west side of KY 824 (a.k.a. Old KY 9) will be closed at the intersection of US 27. The closure will be permanent. An alternate route will be posted
· Winter’s Lane (KY 2926) MP 0.000 to MP 1.401
Paving operations will continue this week. Expect lane restrictions and flaggers.
GALLATIN COUNTY
· I-71 Northbound and Southbound from MP 57 to MP 61 – The speed limit on I-71 from around the 57 mile marker to the 61 mile marker has been reduced from 65 MPH to 55 MPH. This is a double fine zone. Traffic will be in its current pattern for most of the summer. Periodic lane closures will be set up to get rock and concrete trucks in and out of traffic.
GRANT COUNTY
· US 25 - between MP 15 – 18 – Utility work continues on US 25 in Grant County. Utility construction will have traffic restricted to one lane from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM with use of flagmen at construction area. Short delays possible.
· I-75 (MP 153 – MP 158) – As construction continues on this project, watch for trucks entering and leaving the highway. The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH on this project. “Double Fine” signs will be posted during daily work. Be aware of new traffic lane alignments. Low clearance (16’2”) posted on I-75 southbound left lane at KY 36 bridge over I-75 (Exit 154).
KENTON COUNTY
· Ramp from I-75 to Westbound I-275 - Traffic will be reduced to one lane nightly from Monday, November 6, 2006 through Thursday, November 9, 2006 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2006 through 9:00 AM Sunday, November 12, 2006. Expect Delays.
· Turkeyfoot Road from WEST RICHARDSON TO AUTUMN ROAD - Clubhouse drive is now open at Turkeyfoot Road. Wedgewood Drive will be closed at Turkeyfoot Drive until further notice. Traffic will be detoured to Clubhouse Drive. Detour signs will be posted. Hunter’s Green Drive is now open at Turkeyfoot Road. Watch for trucks entering and leaving the highway.
· Turkeyfoot Road from Lindenwood Drive to Dudley Road – Work continues along Turkeyfoot Road from Haywood Circle to Dudley Road. The right lane of northbound Turkeyfoot Road may be closed periodically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Watch for construction vehicles entering and leaving the highway.
· KY 1072 – Highland Pike at KY 17 – The extension of Highland Pike east toward the Fidelity Investments Campus has began. Watch for increased construction traffic and flaggers at the intersection.
· KY 17 – Madison Pike. Work on KY 17 continues between Pelly Road and KY 16. Watch for increased construction traffic. Flaggers will be used on KY 17, KY 536 and KY 16 for utility construction and truck crossings. Short Delays can be expected. Oby Drive remains closed with an alternate route posted. McCullum Road will be closed at the intersection of Oliver Road. McCullum Road will remain open at the existing KY 17 intersection, local traffic will be provided between existing KY 17 and the new highway construction. Two detour routes will be posted; the first will utilize Fowler Creek Road while the second will use Harris Pike. The intersection at KY 17 and KY 16 has been relocated to its’ new position. Please watch for signs and use caution in the area.
Maintenance and construction activities are scheduled on a tentative basis and are subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies, and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet appreciates your patience during the construction process.
Motorists are urged to use caution in work areas, and to be alert for flaggers, workers, and equipment which may block a portion of the roadway, and other items of concern in work zones. Motorists are asked to pay careful attention to warning signs alerting them of the roadwork and obey work zone speed limits where applicable.
For the latest up to date information on road conditions throughout Kentucky, motorists can dial 511.
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