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Project Updates
Travel Advisories
July 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.
July 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.
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.
July 2025
Crews are expected to return to the Carroll Cropper Bridge on Monday, July 7. Three additional expansion joint repairs have been added to the repair project. Crews will work on these repairs, along with the three final T-1 steel repair locations over the coming weeks. Additionally, the contractor is finalizing a shoring plan for floor beam repair work. More updates on the floor beam repairs will follow.
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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.
T1 Steel Repairs:
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The scheduled T1 steel repairs began on Mon., Jan 20.
Looking Ahead:
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Once floor beam repairs are made, current weight restrictions for emergency vehicles will be lifted.
July 2025
Beginning Sunday, June 15, a 45-day closure will be in place on Bristow Road from south of Timber Lane to the intersection of KY 536 and KY 1303. This will allow a safe area for crews to begin constructing a roundabout at the intersection. Through traffic on KY 536 will be maintained. Local traffic will be maintained on KY 1303 from Richardson Road to Timber Lane.
Motorists can detour using KY 536 to Dixie Highway, to either Richardson Road or Industrial Road.
NOTE: the bridge east of Dixie Highway on Richardson Road currently has a weight limit of three tons. Any vehicles weighing more than three tons should use Industrial Road as a detour.
The closure is expected to be in place through Aug. 1, 2025. KYTC will provide an update if additional days are needed.
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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.
July 2025
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.
Crews are currently working on completing base failure repairs throughout the project limits. This work will require single lane closures as needed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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.
July 2025
Interstate 75 – 157.7 – 162.7 mile points – 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.
Resurfacing work for the on/off ramps at Exit 159 to KY 22 in Dry Ridge is nearing completion. The southbound ramps and shoulders have been completed. The northbound ramps and shoulders are expected to be completed Friday, July 11. Ramp access will be maintained at partial width, but short, temporary closures may occur to safely complete paving work along the shoulders.
I-75 Northbound: Beginning Sunday, July 13, I-75 northbound will be reduced to a single lane between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow crews a safe area to work on the middle lane. Lanes will reopen daily at 6 a.m.
I-75 southbound: crews are milling/paving and performing shoulder work behind a right lane/shoulder closure. Traffic has been shifted to the left and center lanes.
I-75 Southbound: crews are milling/paving and performing shoulder work behind a right lane/shoulder closure. Traffic has been shifted to the left and center lanes.
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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.
Additional 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.