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.

The Duffle Shuffle Project

Mayor Bell and several other Kenton County Mayor’s, in conjunction with the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, are participating in a campaign to collect new duffle bags for children who are in transition between homes.

The goal is to provide children in transition some sense of stability by owning their own duffle bag to carry/transport their possessions in in lieu of a trash bag. To learn more about the Duffle Shuffle Project please visit: https://www.chnk.org/duffleshuffle/

Anyone wishing to make a donation of a new duffle bag to the effort may do so by dropping it off at the City of Taylor Mill’s Administration Department between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Our office is located at 5225 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, KY.

The duffle bag may be empty of if you wish contain any or all of the following NEW items: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, comb/brush, or pillow.

Follow the link below to see Mayor Bell and other N. KY Mayor’s do the Duffle Shuffle!