NEWS FROM KYTC DIST6: Maintenance Project on I-275 Westbound in Kenton County Begins Tuesday, July 15 Project will require single right lane and shoulder closure during working hours COVINGTON, Ky. (July 14, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a maintenance project on Interstate 275 in Kenton County beginning Tuesday, July 15. This project will focus on addressing a mudslide that took place following a significant rain event in April. The area crews will be working to clear a slide is located on I-275 westbound between Madison Pike (KY 17) and Pride Parkway (KY 16). Motorists should expect a single right lane closure on I-275 westbound from the Kenton/Campbell County line (77.62 mile point) to east of Madison Pike (79.96 mile point), a distance of 2.34 miles. Crews will be working between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. All lanes will reopen daily by 5 p.m. KYTC will advise motorists on social media and the District 6 Roadshow if any changes are made to the traffic plan.  Access to the on/off ramps at Pride Parkway and Madison Pike will be maintained at all times. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For the most current information on road construction in Northern Kentucky, please visit the District 6 Roadshow or the Driving Northern Kentucky Progress website. You can also stay informed by following KYTC District 6 on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). For statewide traffic and travel updates, visit GoKY.

Posted on , by townweb

Don’t Drain Your Wallet: Tips for Safe Disposal

Did you know that what you flush or pour down your drain can potentially harm your home’s plumbing, the sanitary sewer system and the environment? By following these tips, you can prevent costly repairs to wastewater pipes and protect the health of the community and local streams. 

  • Properly disposing of household grease from meat fats, lard, baking goods, butter and margarine, cooking oils, food scraps, sauces, and dairy products by collecting these substances in a container and throwing them in your garbage can.
  • Fats, oils and grease can build up in pipes, preventing your wastewater from making its way through the sewer pipes to SD1’s treatment plant. When your wastewater is unable to move through the sewer pipes, raw sewage can back up into your home or hard or overflow into local streets and streams. 
  • Throwing diapers, baby wipes and personal hygiene products in your garbage can. Do not flush these items down your toilet.
  • Bulky items like diapers and hygiene products can also clog pipes, causing backups and overflows of sewage into streets, homes and streams. 
  • Never flushing or pouring household chemicals like cleaners, medications, auto fluids, used motor oil, paint or lawn care products down a drain. Contact your county’s Solid Waste Coordinator or visit www.nkyhhw.org for information on how to properly dispose of these items. 
  • Hazardous chemicals can cause significant damage to sewer pipes and diminish the effectiveness of the wastewater treatment process. Pesticides, solvents and other cleaning materials can corrode plumbing and release toxic fumes through the sewer system. In addition, chemicals and contaminants that are not removed from the wastewater during the treatment process will be released into locals streams along with the treated waste waster. 

*Information provided by Sanitation District One, www.sd1.org.