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.

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Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey: We Need Your Opinion

The Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s Hazard Mitigation Plan team would like your input on updating the region’s Local Hazard Mitigation plan, and we need your input. Since a critical component of updating the plan is community input, please take a few moments to complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan’s community survey at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e1e59cdc/U7-C7omSHkCOn2F1xFzeUA?u=https://forms.office.com/r/Dwa0MMDBGm.

Mitigation planning is the foundation for guiding risk reduction investments. These investments build community resilience to future natural hazard events. The local mitigation planning process brings partners together to inform a risk reduction strategy that can be implemented using a wide range of public and private resources. Local mitigation plans demonstrate the commitment to mitigation across multiple sectors, such as infrastructure and economic development, to reduce natural hazard risk. 

The local mitigation plan guides risk-informed decision-making at the local level. Local governments, including special districts, can use the mitigation plan to guide planning for climate adaptation, resilience, land use and economic development. Local hazard mitigation plans form the foundation of a community’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repetitive damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports local mitigation planning to achieve the following: 

  • Foster partnerships among all levels of government.
  • Develop and strengthen non-governmental and private partnerships.
  • Promote more disaster-resilient and sustainable communities.
  • Reduce the costs associated with disaster response and recovery by promoting mitigation activities.

Once the team has collected all data, we will host community workshops to get additional input.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Katie Jo Kirkpatrick at [email protected].