Department of Highways, District 6
UPDATE OF CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN DISTRICT 6

Covington, Kentucky- (October 20, 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 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 starting Saturday, October 21, 2006 through Friday, October 27, 2006 from 7:00A-6:00P in this area of Turfway.

·                  Carroll Cropper Bridge (I-275) – With the completion of the Brent Spence Bridge inspection, crews will move to inspect the Carroll Cropper Bridge.  The hours will be 10 PM through approximately 6 AM. 

• 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) – Beginning Monday, October 23, 2006, US 42 may be 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

·                  Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (I-471) – On October 23rd there will be lane closures Southbound from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM for bridge inspections. 

·                  Combs-Heil Bridge (I-275) – On October 24^th – 25th there will be lane closures Eastbound from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  On October 26^th - 27^th there will be lane closures Westbound from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM for bridge inspection operations.

·        KY-471 Southbound from MP 1 to MP 0 – Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Thursday October 26, 2006 through 5:00 AM Friday October 27, 2006.  Expect delays.

·        I-471 Southbound from MP 6 to MP 2 –Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday October 20, 2006 through 9:00 AM Saturday October 21, 2006.  Traffic will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday October 21, 2006.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Saturday October 21, 2006 through 9:00 AM Sunday October 22, 2006.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane on southbound I-471 nightly from Monday October 23, 2006 through Wednesday October 25, 2006 from 9:00 PM  to 5:00 AM . Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Friday October 27, 2006 through 9:00 AM Saturday October 28, 2006.  Traffic will be reduced to two lanes from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday October 28, 2006.  Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 PM Saturday October 28, 2006 through 9:00 AM Sunday October 29, 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 beginning 10/06/06.  The closure will be permanent.  An alternate route will be posted

GALLATIN COUNTY

·                  I-71 Northbound and Southbound from MP 62 to MP 75 – There will be various lane closures on I-71 from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM daily.  These closures will be during the day only and the work will be completed within 1 to 2 weeks.   

·                  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

·                  Brent Spence Bridge (I-75/71) Beginning Sunday night at 10 PM, crews will be performing inspections on SB I-75. There will be nightly lane closures Sunday (10/22) through possibly Thursday (10/26) and the hours will be 10 PM through approximately 6 AM. 

·        Turkeyfoot Road from WEST RICHARDSON TO AUTUMN ROAD - Clubhouse drive will be closed at Turkeyfoot Road through October 23, 2006.  Traffic is detoured through Wedgewood Drive.  Detour signs will be posted.  Wedgewood Drive will be closed at Turkeyfoot Road beginning Monday October 23, 2006 until further notice.  Traffic will be detoured through 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.

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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