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Project Updates
Travel Advisories
September 2025
A widening and safety improvement project on Donaldson Highway (KY 236) between Houston Road (KY 842) and Mineola Pike (KY 3076) is in progress. The project will widen the 2-mile stretch of road to five lanes with curb and gutter, including two through-lanes in each direction with a center turn lane. A sidewalk and multiuse path also will be added.
The project has an overall completion date of October 2025. Learn more about the project here.
September 2025
A widening project aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety on I-71 in Carroll and Gallatin counties is in progress. The project will widen I-71 from its configuration of two lanes in each direction, to three lanes.
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, crews will start the process for a traffic switch between Exits 55 (KY 1039) and 57 (Sparta). All work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, there will be a single northbound lane closure. By 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, traffic will shift toward the median and then shift back over to the existing roadway.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 4, crews will close a single southbound lane. The lane will reopen Thursday at 6 a.m., and then close again on Thursday night to complete the traffic switch. By Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 a.m., motorists will shift toward the median and then shift back over to the existing roadway.
This traffic pattern is expected to be in place for several weeks.
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A shoulder has been paved to temporarily accommodate traffic during this phase of the construction project. Most of the work is currently taking place in the median behind barrier wall.
This widening project includes a bridge replacement over KY 47. The current bridges will be replaced with a new, single span bridge matching the median widening throughout the project area.
The speed limit in the work zone is now reduced to 55 MPH. Law enforcement will be on-site to ensure compliance.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 1, 2026. Learn more about the project here.
September 2025
Crews are actively working on three additional expansion joints that were added to the repair project. Preparations for floor beam repairs are also moving forward — phasing and design have been approved, and the final step is getting a scaffolding plan approved before work can begin. More updates on the floor beam repairs will follow.
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A temporary speed limit reduction of 55 MPH is currently in place. A queue warning system has also been installed on both sides of the river to warn motorists of any stopped or slowed traffic on/near the bridge.
Eastbound Traffic (drivers heading from Indiana to Kentucky):
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Traffic is utilizing the left lane for the entire length of the bridge.
Westbound Traffic (drivers heading from Kentucky to Indiana):
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Traffic is utilizing the right lane beginning near the Petersburg exit to past the truss of the bridge. Traffic will then shift to the left lane after the truss.
T1 Steel Repairs:
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The scheduled T1 steel repairs have been completed.
Looking Ahead:
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Once floor beam repairs are made, current weight restrictions for emergency vehicles will be lifted.
Learn more about the project here.
September 2025
Bristow Road (KY 1303) reopened on Fri., Aug. 8, following an extended closure period.
Here’s what to know before you go:
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West of roundabout there will be a shift from the original pavement to the new pavement on KY 536.
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When you’re at the intersection of Bristow & Mt. Zion Roads – treat it as a three-way stop. Only half of the roundabout has been built. We’ll let you know once its fully operational down the road.
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East of the roundabout you’ll drive on the new pavement until you get to west of Hogrefe Road then you’ll shift over to the original pavement.
Need more of a visual explanation on the new traffic pattern? We’ve got you covered! Click here to see the progress that was made during the closure.
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KY 536 from KY 1303 to Williamswoods Drive
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Earthwork, sanitary and stabilization work is taking place throughout the project limits. This work may involve several traffic impacts for equipment moving in and out of the work zone.
Bristow Road (KY 1303) Widening
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Contractors are working on sanitary, earthwork, waterline and storm sewer installation. This work may involve various traffic impacts with equipment moving in/out of the work zone. Please be aware while traveling through the project area and watch for crews and equipment.
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A traffic shift took place on Wednesday, Aug. 20. This shift moved motorists to the new pavement from south of Beechgrove Drive (0.75 mile point) to north of Timber Lane (0.55 mile point).
More information about the KY 536 Improvement Projects can be found here.
September 2025
A resurfacing project on I-71 from the Boone/Gallatin County line to the I-71 and I-75 interchange is in progress.
Crews will be paving in the project area. Work is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, through 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8. The following traffic impacts will take place during this period:
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Single left lane closure on I-71 northbound and southbound from the I-71 and I-75 split to the Boone/Gallatin County line (69.8 mile point to 77.4 mile point).
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I-75 northbound ramp to I-71 southbound ramp will be blocked. Motorists can detour using I-75 northbound to the Richwood exit (Exit 175), to I-75 southbound to I-71 southbound.
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This work will require single lane closures as needed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic switches and lane shifts will occur as work progresses.
Additionally, high friction surface will be added to the I-71 northbound to I-75 northbound ramp to improve traction. Learn more about the project here.
No lane closures will be permitted during the Labor Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 30, 2025.
September 2025
A resurfacing project on a five-mile stretch of I-75, from just south of Dry Ridge to just north of the Sherman Mt Zion Road (KY 1994) overpass is nearing completion.
Work will include pavement repairs and resurfacing, drainage and erosion control improvements, guardrail updates, bridge maintenance and cross slope corrections.
While most of the work is complete, including milling and paving operations, crews are wrapping up final tasks within the project limits. This work may require various traffic impacts as needed to complete the work.
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The on/off ramps at Exit 159 to KY 22 in Dry Ridge have been resurfaced as part of the project. All ramp work is now complete. Milling/paving operations and bridge maintenance are now complete as well.
Learn more about the project here. The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 15, 2025.
September 2025
A maintenance repair project is in progress on I-71 from the Trimble County line to the Gallatin County line.
Crews have been hard at work addressing the roughest sections of pavement along this corridor. The most serious base failures have already been repaired, and contractors are now milling and resurfacing those problem spots to help reduce potholes and improve ride quality.
Resurfacing work is expected to take place Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. requiring a single lane closure during working hours. All lanes will reopen at 8 a.m.
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This is a maintenance repair project, not a full resurfacing of all lanes. These operations will be limited to the mainline interstate. Shoulders and on/off ramps will not be included with this project.
A reduced speed limit of 55 MPH will be enforced throughout the work zone, with law enforcement on-site to ensure compliance.
No lane closures will be permitted during the Labor Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
The project began on Friday, Aug. 8, with completion expected by Nov. 30, 2025. Learn more about the project here.