Governor Andy Beshear’s proposed two-year state budget, announced this week, would include $10 million to support life sciences in Covington, as well as support for the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project. In a news release, the governor said that his administration “is working to attract the jobs of tomorrow through smart investments in industries with […]
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Ft. Mitchell Hopes to Alleviate COVID Testing Traffic, Hires Public Works Director
Written by Michael Monks, LINK Media The Ft. Mitchell city council met virtually on Monday night, citing COVID-19 cases and exposures among staff members. During the meeting, council members listened to Police Chief Andrew Schierberg explain the traffic issues surrounding a COVID-19 testing site in the city. Covington-based Gravity Diagnostics operates a drive-thru testing site […]
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Fort Thomas Council Committee Recommends Street Improvements
Tower Hill Road at North Fort Thomas Avenue. Tower Hill is proposed as one of the streets to be improved as part of the 2022 Fort Thomas streets program. by Robin Gee The city’s Public Works Committee, which includes Ken Bowman (chair), Adam Blau and Connie Grubbs, presented their recommendations for the 2022 streets program […]
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Campbell Co. Bridge to Close for 150 Days for Rehabilitation Project
An historic truss bridge in Campbell County will close for 150 days on Tuesday for a rehabilitation project, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office announced. The bridge takes drivers over Twelvemile Creek along Mary Ingles Highway (Ky. 8) in the unincorporated eastern part of the county along the Ohio River. Starting on Tuesday, […]
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Pavement Repairs on I-471 Southbound Starting Today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists that crews will be doing pavement repairs on I-471 southbound today. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox each weekday. 👇 https://linknky-networktest.newspackstaging.com/newsletter-signup/ Starting approximately 9 a.m., there will be a right lane closure from the […]
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Newport to Begin Work on $8 Million Road Diet Project Along US 27 Corridor
A rendering of the early plan for the US 27 Corridor in Newport shows the one lane going each way with a turn lane down the middle. by Robin Gee After an extensive design phase and with a $6.3 million grant in hand from the OKI Council of Regional Governments, the city of Newport officials […]
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NKY Road Work Across Campbell, Kenton, Boone: Closures, Delays
A bridge rehabilitation project on the truss bridge that crosses Twelvemile Creek in Campbell County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District Six. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or lane closures on the […]
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🚨 Heads up: Clay Wade Bailey Bridge Lane Closure Scheduled
Unsplash: Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. KYTC District Office would like to advise motorists that on Monday, Nov. 22, there will be a lane closure on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge so that crews can work on the navigation lighting. The work will take place during the hours of 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sign up […]
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After Months of Closure, Purple People Bridge to Reopen this Friday
The Purple People Bridge is scheduled to reopen Friday, Nov. 19, with a private ribbon cutting featuring local elected officials and donors planned at 5 pm. The bridge was closed in May after a large stone fell from the first pier out of the Ohio River with access temporarily blocked for public safety concerns. The […]
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Issues ‘Antler Alert’
FTM file. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is issuing an “Antler Alert” to remind motorists that it’s peak season for highway collisions involving deer and other wildlife on the move. “Shorter days and cooler nights, October through December, bring a noticeable increase in highway collisions involving deer,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said. “Drivers should be […]