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Project Updates
Travel Advisories
May 2025
A widening and safety improvement project on KY 236 (Donaldson Highway) between KY 842 (Houston Road) and KY 3076 (Mineola Pike) 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 September 2025. Learn more about the project here.
May 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.
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; no significant traffic impacts at this time. Please watch for trucks entering/exiting the work zone.
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.
May 2025
A traffic shift has been implemented on the eastbound side of the I-275 Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River in Boone County.
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 Shift (drivers heading from Indiana to Kentucky):
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On Monday, May 5, crews performed a traffic switch. Traffic will ultimately merge to the left lane ahead of the bridge, and then shift over to the right lane near the bridge's main span.
Westbound Traffic (drivers heading from Kentucky to Indiana):
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A single right lane closure is in place on I-275 westbound. This lane closure begins at the top of the hill, and spans the length of the Carroll Cropper Memorial Bridge.
Looking Ahead:
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Once floor beam repairs are made, current weight restrictions for emergency vehicles will be lifted.
KYTC will provide further updates on schedules and traffic impacts as these emergency repairs, and scheduled repairs take shape.
May 2025
KY 536 from KY 1303 to Williamswoods Drive
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Contractors are performing bridge widening work.
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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.
A traffic switch occurred on Tues., Nov. 26 (2024). Crews switched traffic between Hogrefe Road and Banklick Road. Traffic was shifted to the south half of the bridge. There is currently one lane of traffic in each direction.
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.
More information about the KY 536 Improvement Projects can be found here.
May 2025
The next weekend blitz for base failure repairs on I-71 is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, May 30 through 7 a.m. Monday, June 2.
Expect various single lane closures throughout the weekend within the project limits. Crews will shift lane closures as needed to complete repairs in multiple areas.
Tentative lane closure schedule (subject to change based on progress and weather):
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Friday, May 30: Right lane closure on I-71 southbound begins in the evening.
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Saturday, May 31: Early Saturday morning, crews plan to close the right lane on I-71 northbound as well.
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At times, right lane closures will be in place simultaneously in both directions.
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After completing work in the northbound right lane, crews are expected to return to I-71 southbound and shift to a left lane closure to finish the weekend blitz.
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A resurfacing project on I-71 from the Boone/Gallatin County line to the I-71 and I-75 interchange began on Friday, May 16.
Lane closure impacts:
Weeknights: Single lane closures from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Weekends: Various lane closures and ramp impacts possible on Friday from 7 p.m. to Monday at 7 a.m.
The far right lane on I-71/75 southbound will be intermittently blocked (as needed) during working hours to allow for an easier merge prior to the work zone.
Crews are currently working on completing base failure repairs throughout the project limits. Once base failure repairs have been completed, crews will shift to clearing, and then milling/paving operations.
Traffic switches and lane shifts will occur as work progresses. Barrier wall installation for bridge pier work is also expected. We will provide updates once this work is scheduled.
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 Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
The project has an expected completion date of Nov. 30, 2025.
May 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 in progress.
Work will include pavement repairs and resurfacing, drainage and erosion control improvements, guardrail updates, bridge maintenance and cross slope corrections. The on/off ramps at Exit 159 to KY 22 in Dry Ridge will also be resurfaced as part of the project.
Monday, April 14, crews will begin addressing pavement base failures. A left lane and shoulder closure will be in place in both directions along the entire length of the project area during this phase, and will remain in effect until base failure repairs and bridge pier work are complete.
Traffic shift(s) will be necessary later in the project as paving operations progress. We will provide an update(s) once that work is scheduled. Learn more about the project here.
The project is expected to be completed by Oct. 15, 2025.