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.
After last night’s city commission meeting, the new commission was sworn in. Mayor Bell, commissioners Caroline Braden, Dan Murray and Mark Kreimborg all return with the addition of Mr. Ed Kuehne, himself a former city commissioner. The new commission’s term begins January 1, 2023.